Chapter 17 The guard watched Emelia's flustered state , a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes . To him , she was just another woman trying to sneak in to gold - dig . Just as Emelia's eyes reddened with frustration , teetering on the edge of collapse , a low car engine rumble sounded behind her . A polished sedan glided to a stop . The door opened , and a tall , well - built man in an impeccable suit stepped out . Emelia looked over and her face immediately brightened as if spotting salvation . " Mr . Anderson ! " she called out desperately . Joshua turned at the sound of his name . He saw Emelia stumbling toward him , her face etched with distress . Reynold Klein , his assistant , looked at the scene in confusion . " Ms . Sutton , " he asked , " what are you doing here ? " Joshua's gaze rested on Emelia . Without her usual heavy makeup , her face was bare , her hair slightly disheveled . She wore only a loose loungewear with slightly wrinkled edges , clearly having rushed out in a hurry . The corner of his mouth lifted in amusement as he said , " Ms. Sutton , did Justin kick you out ? " " Mr. Anderson , " Emelia pleaded , clutching at his sleeve like a drowning person grasping at their last hope . " My brother is in trouble inside . Can you take me in ? I need to save him . " Joshua's teasing smile vanished instantly when he saw Emelia's desperate expression . His eyes grew sharp and serious as he immediately understood the situation was more critical than he'd imagined . He turned slightly and gave Reynold a meaningful look . Reynold stepped forward and told the security guard , " She's with me . " The guard hesitated , panic flashing in his eyes . He opened his mouth to question them , but one look at Joshua's stern expression made him swallow his words . He could only watch helplessly as the two hurried through the entrance . As they disappeared inside , the guard regretted his earlier disdainful look at Emelia . He silently prayed she wouldn't hold his rudeness against him when she came out . Emelia stayed close behind Joshua as they moved quickly toward the elevators . The elevator door opened , and they slipped inside . Emelia's hands trembled as she frantically pressed the button for the 36th floor . 06.59