บท 247: Learn the Lesson

~ DAVID ~

"David… what… Where is this coming from?" Emory asked breathlessly.

"I have no patience, Emory. I would advise you to answer my question."

She tried to step back, but I held her chin tightly enough that it must have hurt, but she just froze in my gaze and under my hand. "David—"

"I am about to call the guards. I have been betrayed by one too many people today—"

"But you have to understand, David. I'm not… I'm not what you said. I'm not working against you. I'm ambitious, yes, you knew—I told you that. I… I meant what I said. I will do your bidding. I know you're a good man. I want to see you succeed—"

"Even Zara knew you were connected to them, Emory. You are out of time."

I let her go and turned, stalking back towards the door.

"Wait, David, you can't just leave. Not like this. What did she say? If she's a Physicist you shouldn't trust her! She's just trying to put a wedge between us. She was jealous—"