Chapter 20 Just then , the bathroom door creaked open , and Reynold stepped out . Though visibly exhausted , he maintained his usual courtesy . " Ms . Sutton , " he said , " Mr. Sutton asked that you wait elsewhere . He'll meet you composing himself . " after Emelia shook her head urgently , refusing to leave . She stepped forward , standing at the bathroom doorway , her voice pleading . " Rhett , I won't go . Are you still hurt ? Let's go to the hospital now . " " I'm fine , Emmy . Leave . " Rhett's weakened but firm voice carried through the door . " I shouldn't have called you here while disoriented . If anything happened to you because of this , how could I face our parents ? " Regret flooded Rhett . He wanted to slap himself for summoning his sister into this chaos . And where was Justin ? Why hadn't he come with her instead of letting her come alone and face the risk ? " Rhett … " Emelia trailed off , swallowing her words . " Ms. Sutton , " Joshua interjected smoothly , " please wait in my suite . Mr. Sutton will join you shortly . " He understood Rhett's concern . Emelia's youth made her vulnerable . This scandalous chaos could ruin her reputation if she stayed . Thus , Rhett wanted his sister gone now , to stay away from this mess . After a hesitant pause , Emelia nodded . She cast one last lingering look at the bathroom door before trudging after Joshua toward the presidential suite . Inside , Joshua gestured gracefully to the plush sofa . Emelia shuffled over and collapsed into the cushions . She sat with her head bowed low , fingers clutching tightly at her clothes , shoulders trembling slightly as quiet sobs escaped her . She had reached an emotional nadir . Joshua stood nearby , silently observing her . This version of Emelia was completely different from the radiant , confident woman he'd seen at the auction . Back then , she had worn an exquisite gown , mingling effortlessly with the crowd , her eyes carrying that natural air of elegance and pride . Menu