Emily sounded ineffably sincere.

Brendan did not seem to be affected at all. "We can no longer be friends after the previous photo incident."

"Isn't it because Miss McKinnon is displeased with me?" Emily smiled and chose not to mind. "If this situation is real, I hope that you can do one thing for me. Treat me like an ordinary person without any enmity and hatred toward me. I will keep my distance from you, and I won't displease Miss McKinnon."

Brendan could not reject her in view of how well she managed the situation.

His expression was nonchalant when he said, "We'll discuss after we've confirmed the situation."

Emily nodded. She was preparing to leave but suddenly stopped walking before she left. "Oh right, Mr. Brighthall, it would be better for you not to let Miss McKinnon know about this matter for the time being."

Brendan narrowed his eyes. "Why?"

"I believe that it can't be anybody else who can pass me the note other than the servant here. Miss McKinnon has such a close