True Love Waits novel Chapter 170

The concern that Emmett showed towards Debbie really touched her heart. "It's all right. I feel much better now, but it's nice of you to ask," she said with a friendly smile.

"Emmett Zhong!" Carlos' voice sounded as cold as ice.

Emmett shifted his gaze to his boss and answered, "Yes, Mr. Huo!"

"Your heart must be broken now, huh?" Carlos asked, emotionless.

Emmett nodded honestly. He always had a tender heart for women. Besides, Debbie had always been nice to him.

Debbie somehow sensed something was not right with Carlos, and winked at Emmett.

However, Emmett didn't get her point. Instead, he asked innocently, "Mrs. Huo, what's wrong with your eyes? You got hurt? Shall we call a doctor over to check?"

Debbie was speechless. 'I did what I could, but he didn't get me. Can't he see that Carlos is in a terrible mood right now?' she wondered.

"Emmett, it seems that you care about my wife very much," Carlos said casually as he dabbed the ice pack onto Debbie's swollen cheek. He turned to Lewis, who had stood up from the floor, and ordered, "Lewis Huo, don't just stand there while this dumbass pokes his nose into my business. Strike him in the face!"

Only then did Emmett realize he had almost stepped on a landmine. His face turned pale.

With a cold smile, Carlos continued, "In this way, you can share in her happiness and suffering."

Debbie was at a loss for words. 'Carlos is way too possessive, ' she thought.

"Please don't get me wrong, Mr. Huo. Ah, I remember I have something urgent to attend to. I'll take my leave now," said Emmett and quickly turned to leave.

But just as he was about to step out of the door, Lewis blocked his way. "Emmett, you know, on this turf, I'll only play by my cousin's rules." Then without a second thought, he swung his clenched fist to strike.

Only by a whisker did Emmett dodge. With quick darting steps, he retreated from Lewis and cast an imploring glance at Debbie. "Mrs. Huo, please help!"

The exchange at the door amused Debbie. Holding back her giggles, she clutched at Carlos' right arm with both hands and pleaded in a cute way, "Honey, Emmett was just showing his concern for his boss' wife. Don't get mad at him, okay? Besides, he's your right-hand man. How will it benefit you, if he gets hurt?"

"Do you think he's that indispensable?" asked Carlos with a dismissive snort. "We have an abundance of talented people. His absence would make no difference."

'How cruel he is!' thought Debbie.

All of a sudden, a light bulb went off in her mind. Feigning sadness, she looked at Emmett and said, "Emmett, you see, it's not that I didn't help you. My words cut no ice with your boss."

Instantly, Carlos knew what his wife was going to say. He watched with a raised eyebrow as she continued.

Not knowing Carlos had seen through her trick, Debbie cast a sad glance at her husband and continued, "Emmett, I suggest you go find Miss 'Me' to put in a good word for you. I believe her words will work."

"Get out!" Carlos roared, at which Lewis and Emmett immediately left the office and closed the door behind them.

A proud smile flashed across Debbie's face, as her plan worked.

Carlos sighed with profound resignation. "I'll have my turn to even the score in bed this evening," he threatened.

"What?! Why are you so obsessed with sex? Must you always link everything to what you do in bed?" Debbie snapped at him.