Chapter 13 Pines Hotel was the most mysterious and upscale hotel with exclusive club lounges in Atlanta , accessible only to the wealthy elite with distinguished social standing . What could he possibly want by asking her to meet him there ? Emelia watched as the man walked away , disappearing around the corner , her brow furrowing once more . Just who was he ? By evening , Emelia returned home to find Justin seated on the sofa , his expression dark and his presence casting a chill over the room . Emelia glanced at him , her gaze cold and devoid of warmth . Without uttering a word , she walked straight to the stairs . Before she could reach them , rapid footsteps followed . Justin caught up and abruptly wrapped his arms around her waist from behind , his grip unyielding . Emelia's face instantly stiffened , and her muscles tensed up as she instinctively struggled . Her fingers clawed at his arms , nails turning white from the effort , but Justin only tightened his hold . did Why that chilled her . and anger break free from this suffocating embrace . you publicly distance yourself from me ? " his cold voice sounded , carrying accusation " Justin , let go of me ! " Emelia shouted loudly , her voice filled with anger and determination , trying " Emmy, you're my wife . Shouldn't you consider my feelings ? " Justin's voice trembled slightly . The memory of Joshua's intense , possessive stare at Emelia during the auction unsettled him . Even worse was how Emelia now looked at him with detachment and disgust , a stark contrast to the tenderness she once showed . The shift was unbearable . " Did you ever consider my feelings ? " Emelia's voice trembled with emotion , her eyes reddening as months of pent - up frustration came pouring out . " Don't think I didn't know about you and Samantha . Did you really believe you've been so good at hiding it ? " At her accusation , Justin's grip loosened slightly . Emelia quickly broke free and took a few steps back , distancing herself from Justin .