Chapter 315 - Someone To Come Home To (1/2)

Emerson looked at the woman in front of him. He was completely entranced by her look.

”...Emerson...” Avaleigh called out when she realized the man was in a daze. She was speaking to him but he wasn't responding.

Emerson quickly snapped back to reality and blushed a little. ”You look great,” he commented. Perhaps, June wasn't as unstylish as he thought.

Avaleigh smiled shyly when she heard the man's praise. She cleared her throat nervously and said, ”Can I borrow your phone to call Sue?”

Her phone and wallet were still at the hotel, so she could only rely on Emerson now.

Emerson pulled out his phone without hesitation and handed it to the woman.

Avaleigh accepted the phone thankfully. She then dialed Sue's number and started talking to her, ”Sue, how are things going? What do we do now?”

On the other end of the phone, Sue was anxiously trying to get things back in order. This was the first time in her entire career that something so serious happened. In fact, it was the first time that the agency experienced something so serious.

Sue sighed, she was exhausted, ”I heard from Officer Liang and President Wu that your name was finally cleared. I'm sorry that you had to go through this ordeal. The rest of the concert's obviously been canceled and all of Macaron's upcoming events and activities have been temporarily put on hold while we figure out how to handle this matter. We will hold a press conference this evening to address the public and confirm Mimi's death. Unfortunately, word has already gotten out and we need to provide an explanation. You and the other girls won't have to attend. I have arranged to fly Mimi's family over to see her one last time before we cremate her and bring her ashes back to Korea with us. They will be arriving in 2 days. Until then, you and the other girls will be staying temporarily in Hong Kong. I have already scattered the girls around to undisclosed locations so the press don't bother them. I would like you girls to take some time to grieve properly. This is a tough time for all of us. I know you are currently with President Wu. He has offered for you to stay at an apartment that he lives in occasionally. Are you there at the moment? Do you mind continuing to stay there for the next few days? I'll get your belongings to you tomorrow. The entire floor where you were staying has been sealed and I haven't been able to get access it.”

Avaleigh listened quietly and agreed. She could tell how exhausted Sue was and she didn't want to create trouble by making her find another accommodation for her. Besides, Emerson's apartment was more comfortable than any hotel. ”Yes, I will stay here until you tell me what to do next.”

”OK, I will contact you later,” Sue said with relief before she hung up.

After she hung up the phone with Sue, Avaleigh turned to Emerson and asked, ”Can I make another quick overseas call?”

Emerson nodded.

Just as Avaleigh held the phone up to her ear again, there was a knock on the front door. While Emerson went to answer it, he heard Avaleigh say on the phone, ”Mom...”

Her voice was shaky and she began to cry.

Emerson's heart broke when he heard this, but he didn't want to embarrass the woman. She had remained composed up until that point because she obviously didn't want him to see her cry. So he walked over to the door and let her have some privacy.

When he returned, Avaleigh had finished her conversation with her mother and she was wiping her tears dry.