Chapter 203

"Vice President Johnson, something terrible has happened!" Grace Lee rushed into the office, breathless. "Emily Smith is screaming for help in the elevator!"

William Johnson's eyes snapped open, a cold glint flashing in them.

He shoved his chair back and strode toward the elevator bank. Grace stumbled after him in her high heels.

The display showed the numbers rapidly descending. William slammed his fist against the down button. "Who's with her?"

"The receptionist said..." Grace swallowed hard. "It's President Alexander Johnson."

William's jaw tightened, his knuckles turning white.

Another elevator arrived just then. Spotting that Emily's elevator had stopped at the basement level, William immediately stepped inside.

Inside the elevator, Emily pressed her back against the cold metal wall. Alexander had one hand planted beside her head, the other reaching to tilt her chin up.

"Don't be shy, sweetheart," he said with a greasy smile. "Stick with me, and I'll give you everything you could ever want."

Emily clutched her collar tightly. "President Johnson, this is work hours."

"Work is so boring," Alexander whispered near her ear. "Why don't we have some fun instead?"

Ding—

The elevator doors suddenly opened. Before Alexander could react, a kick sent him sprawling to the floor.

William yanked Emily behind him, his gaze sharp as a blade. "Alexander Johnson, you're asking for death."

Alexander scrambled up, his face twisted with rage. "William Johnson! How dare you—"

"If there's a next time," William said slowly, enunciating each word, "I'll make sure you leave BestTech Group on a stretcher."

Shielding Emily, he turned to leave. Grace hastily pressed the close button.

In the confined space, William's burning gaze swept over Emily. "Where did he touch you?"

"I'm fine," Emily said, retreating half a step into the corner. "Thank you, Vice President Johnson."

She turned to Grace. "Please press the 50th floor."

Grace glanced at William's expression and didn't dare move.

William suddenly erupted. "Emily Smith! Did you deliberately put yourself in his path?"

Grace shrank back in fear.

Emily lifted her head calmly. "Yes, I'm an idiot." The corner of her mouth curled into a mocking smile. "Is that the answer you wanted?"

The air in the elevator froze instantly.