On the way back, both of them remained silent. Emily was lost in thought, trying to figure out how to tell Jackson about the situation, while Vincent was uncharacteristically quiet, avoiding any discussion about their past.

The car pulled up to the Hilton Hotel entrance. Emily opened the door to get out.

"Emily." Vincent suddenly called her name.

She paused.

"Mr. Norman, I'd prefer if you call me Miranda outside of the family residence," she said, her tone polite but firm.

Vincent nodded in ...