Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring
Billionaire Shadow 27

Chapter 27

Emma, who had been sitting on the floor playing with the twins, felt the blood drain from her face. Her hand went limp. letting the baby toy she was holding slip to the floor. She could tell from Marina's venomous expression and Mrs. Walker's look of betrayal that whatever was in that file could destroy everything she had worked so hard to build.

Mrs, Walker turned to Emma, her eyes filled with uncertainty and hurt. "Is this true, Emma?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly as she handed the file over.

Emma took the folder with trembling hands, heart pounding as she skimmed through its contents.

The email address on the file was indeed Emma's, yet the contents left her completely baffled. Recent leaks of high stakes projects had cost the company billions, and the file in her hands painted her as the culprit Emma's pulse raced as she shook her head in disbelief, "I have no idea what this is," she whispered, her voice wavering

Marina scoffed, her tone laced with venom. "Of course, you'd say that. I never expected a thief and a liar like you to admit it. But how dare you betray us after everything we've done for you and your two bastards!"

Emma's eyes hardened at the insult. She could withstand Marinas taunts, but she would not allow her children to be dragged into this. Taking a step closer, her voice low and resolute, she warned. "Watch your words, Marina, I won't stand here and let you insult my kids" Marina's eyes glinted with a cold fury. "How dare you talk back to me?" she snarled, her voice rising. Without warning she lifted her hand and slapped Emma across the face.

The sharp sting of Marina's slap blurred Emma's vision for a moment, and she stared back in shock. Marina's voice cut through the air, harsh and unforgiving "I want you out of this house by the end of the day. You're nothing but a conniving liar, and I won't tolerate seeing you under the same roof as my poor aunt"

Emma turned to Mrs Walker, desperate to explain that she had nothing to do with the emails. But Mrs. Walker's expression remained unreadable, and fear clawed at Emma's heart. Marina cruel words didn't faze her, but the idea that Mrs. Walker might believe the accusations stung deeply.

Taking a shaky breath, Emma steadied herself "I swear, I have nothing to do with these emails. I didn't send any of them."

Marina sneered "Enough with the pity party. Go and pack your things... I'm giving you two hours to get out of here" She laughed coldly, as if she'd already won.

Emma turned away, gathering her twins close to her, fighting back tears that threatened to spill.

She'd hoped things could be different here, but once again, her life seemed to be slipping through her fingers.

"I'm giving you two hours to....

"Enough, Marina." Mrs. Walker's voice cut through the room like a blade. She rose from her chair, her expression stern. "Emma stays

Marina's eyes widened in shock. "Aunt, what are you talking about?"

Mrs. Walker's tone was calm but resolute, "If Emma truly did what she's accused of, she'll be held accountable. But throwing her out without knowing the truth does nothing. We'll get to the bottom of this, together"

Marina's face twisted with anger "You don't need her here to investigate. We can punish her from a distance!"

Mrs. Walker shook her head. "This isn't a decisión made lightly. Marina. I'll be forming a team to investigate thoroughly,

under my rool starting tomorrow. Until then, Emma stays

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Marina clenched her fists, fuy radiating from her as she glared her aunt. Realizing she'd lost the battle, she turned and stormed out of the building, leaving Emma standing in stunned silence. AMA

As Emma entered her room, she immediately grabbed her phone and opened her company email. There, staring back at her, were the very messages Marina had shown to Mrs. Walker. Achill ran through her. Why would she risk everything and betray the woman who'd been so kind to her and her children?

Then the realization struck, Marina. She'd never hidden her dislike of Emma and had repeatedly hinted at wanting her gone. Somehow Marina must have found a way to access Emma's emails and framed her Anger coarsed within Emma and she clutched her phone. She knew she couldn't let Marina ruin the reputation she'd worked so hard to build.

But how to start proving her innocence,

The next morning, news of the scandal spread like wildfire, fueling whispers and wary glances in the office. Emma determined to keep a low profile, refused Mrs. Walker's car ride to the office to avoid drawing further scrutiny. Once at work. she kept her head down, avoiding people as best as she could. By noon, she was called in for questioning. Emma answered each question truthfully, praying her honesty would shine through.

The scandal cast a shadow over her relationship with Mrs Walker and Emma could feel the strain. She ached to repair the trust between them and hoped the investigation would clear her name

The next two weeks were rough, filled with tension and uncertainty. But finally there was a breakthrough. The investigative team discovered that the files had been leaked from a location five hours away from where Emma lived. With Mrs Walker as her alibi, Emma was cleared of suspicion, and the weight of the accusations lifted. Her gratitude toward Mrs. Walker grew even deeper, knowing the woman had quietly supported her throughout

Meanwhile Marina seethed. She'd meticulously planned every step, only for Emma to slip through her fingers once again. Her agitation grew as her scheme unraveled and she vowed to find another way to get Emma out of their lives for good. SEND GIFT