Chapter 1164: Worth It!

Villain Ch 1164. Worth It!

Sliding into his seat across from her, Allen didn't say anything at first, just watched as Emma speared another forkful of pasta, chewing thoughtfully. He could see it in her eyes—she knew he wasn't thrilled, and she wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Finally, she broke the silence with a hesitant glance his way.

"What?" she mumbled, trying to sound casual, but Allen could tell she was just as on edge as he was.

Allen gave her a dry smile. "Oh, you know, just waiting for the inevitable circus. I hope you know that Dad isn't going to let this slide," he said, his tone sharper than he intended.

Emma rolled her eyes, though she looked more uneasy than defiant. "Yeah, yeah, I know. It was worth it, though, right? I mean, come on—when else would I have a chance to mess with you like that?" she replied, trying to inject some humor but clearly failing to cover her nerves.