Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Emmalie frowned, her frustration evident. Thea, wrong is wrong. Hasn't our family already covered for you enough? And now you—"

Before she could finish. The calmly pulled out her phone and dialed Max's number, putting the call on speaker.

"What is it?" Max's cold voice echoed through the phone.

Without giving Emmalie a chance to interrupt, Thea said smoothly, "Max, wasn't it already proven that the rumor about me bullying Madelyn was just a misunderstanding? Why is it still being spread around? I'm concerned it might affect my marriage plans with the Hendrix f Max's tone turned cold. "Nonsense! No one from the Rowland family would do something so disgraceful. We'll gather evidence and sue anyone spreading such lies.

As Emmalie's face drained of color, Thea's eyes glinted with satisfaction. She sighed softly, "But Max, it's not just anyone saying this. It's your beloved sister, Emmalie, What do you suggest we do about that?"

A long silence followed before the call abruptly disconnected.

Immediately. Emmalie's phone began to ring. She glanced at the caller LD, her expression darkening as she hurriedly walked away to take the call..

Alan was afraid that Thea would complain to Max about him. Caught in the uncomfortable tension, he stood frozen, unsure whether to stay or leave.

When Emmalie returned, her eyes were red, as if she'd just endured some great injustice.

She looked at Thea and let out a weak laugh, tears welling up. I'm sorry, Thea. I didn't know. I was upset when you said joined Hendrix Group for my sake, and I just blurted something out without thinking. I misunderstood. You won't hold it against me, will you?" As Emmalie teared up, appearing pitiful, voices around them rose in her defense.

made a mistake, but it's not that

traveling for performances. She probably didn't know the whole story and just repeated what she'd

smile widened. Ignoring Emmalic, she turned to Alan

the Virtuex Group

we've cleared up that

Hendrix family. After careful consideration, he decided to give her a chance. Before Thea could proceed, Emmalie cut in,

felt a surge of irritation. Emmalie, once again, seemed determined to

know a little about the Virtuex Group's collaborations with universities, Emmalie said, her

do you know about the

really. I happened to run into Nicolas at a party once, and he mentioned it to me:

also said that only he or someone hel trusts

who originally worked with Avon

"Thea, are you trying to impress Nicolas for Jake's sake? That's a bit risky, don't you think? If Nicolas finds out you've

irritation, and smiled icily. It seems you know Nicolas

Emmalie flushed with shyness.

know, but the Rowland family is planning to marry Emmalie to Nicolas, head of the Hendrix family. Looks like the big day is approaching. Thea glanced at Emmalie, amusement and mockery flickering in her

misinterpreted it as shock

Thea thought, 'How strange. Nicolas and Emmalie, huh? As his wife, how come I

for you, Thea. Once Nicolas and 1 a married, I'll be your elder.

marriage to the Hendrix family is far from guaranteed. Honestly, I

once again. "I... I

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