Chapter 7

"Adam told me," Emily said in smug satisfaction. "He said your family is your biggest weakness, especially your father's messed-up reputation as a professor who took bribes and abused his position. Oops. Sorry, I don't mean to be harsh, but that's exactly how it is."

The cold winter wind blew hard across the terrace, but I didn't feel it at all. All I could feel was pure, boiling anger rushing through my body, building up until I could barely hold it in.

"Take all the time you need to decide." Emily patted my shoulder casually before turning around and leaving…