Chapter 4

James's POV

Watching Anna walk away, I felt a surge of irritation I couldn't quite explain.

She'd never dared to act like this before. Any time I raised my voice, even a little, she'd apologize with teary eyes, looking completely terrified.

But today, she actually walked out on me? And blocked my number?

"Mr. Preston..." Emily tugged gently at my sleeve, her eyes filling with tears. They looked so much like Anna's. "Ms. Taylor got so upset. I'm sorry. It's my fault. Maybe you should go after her? She didn't look okay."

I let out a cold laugh and downed…