Chapter 4

Michael was freaking out, rushing over and grabbing my arm.

He pleaded, "Emily, please, I can explain.

"I was in a tough spot. My dad was totally against us. So I told him I was just using you and your father to get ahead, and that's the only reason he gave me control of Sterling Technologies.

"If I hadn't done that, all of this would've ended up in my half-brother's hands."

I gave him a smile, but it never reached my eyes.

"So you put out that press release, airing out how my dad and grandma have a history of…