Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 782

James’s voice was low and steady as it rumbled above her. “I got it.”

Emmy lifted her head, her eyes still shining with tears, but there was a sharp, clever light in them now. “So… can you tell me about your enemies? Maybe there’s something I can do to help.”

James’s eyes darkened at her words. He reached out, his large hand warm as he gently pressed the back of her head, tucking her against his chest again. “Revenge is my business. I don’t want you risking yourself for me anymore.”

Emmy let out a small, frustrated sigh, but she didn’t push him. The room settled into a quiet that felt natural, not awkward.

After a moment, James broke the silence. “You want the head of the Nelson family and Mrs. Nelson to get divorced, right?”

Emmy froze. She hadn’t expected him to figure it out, much less say it so directly. It felt like he could see right through her, and that made her heart skip uncomfortably. “I’m sorry…” she murmured.

“There’s no need to apologize. I don’t have any real feelings for them. Do what you want. I won’t stop you.” He hesitated, his fingers moving gently along her back. “But can you tell me why?”

He’d guessed her plan, but he couldn’t see the reason behind it. Emmy hesitated.

“If I tell you, you have to promise not to get mad.”

James bent down and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. “I love you. Why would I ever be angry with you?”

His words and the warmth of his lips melted something inside her, sweetness overflowing and washing away any trace of bitterness. She steadied herself.

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