Chapter 21 Now she seemed fragile , like an injured bird huddled in a corner , helplessly tending its wounds . Joshua picked up a box of tissues and gently offered it to Emelia . " The business world is a battlefield , " he said in a low , soothing voice . " After going through this, your brother will be mentally prepared for similar situations . You shouldn't worry too much . " As he spoke , he reflected on how common such schemes and power struggles were in business circles . Some people would truly stop at nothing to achieve their goals . At least in this case , Rhett hadn't suffered any serious physical harm . It was a small mercy in this unfortunate situation . ' I'm sorry for troubling you , " Emelia said , lifting her head to look at Joshua with red , swollen eyes , her voice thick with emotion . She felt terrible . If she hadn't stopped Joshua at the entrance , he wouldn't have gotten dragged into this mess . " Don't mention it . I'd just arrived anyway with nothing urgent to do . It's my pleasure to help you . " Joshua shook his head slightly with a faint smile . His tone remained light , as if this were just some trivial matter . However , Emelia's hair just drifted onto his face . " Do you wear Jo Malone's Amber & Lavender , Ms. Sutton ? " " Mr. Anderson , you show such concern for every woman ? " Joshua raised his hand to prop against the wall beside her ear , a suggestive smile crossing his face . " So far , the only woman I've taken the initiative to care about is you , Ms. Sutton . " I wonder if you have considered my previous proposal ? Will you marry me ? " The man's face was inches away . Emelia's mind flashed back to the day he'd asked her to divorce and marry him , causing her heart to race . Her face flushed bright red . She quickly broke free from the man . " I … I need some air . "