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.

mistake, but it's not that serious, someone

"Ms. Rowland has been traveling for performances. She probably didn't know the whole story and

she

discuss the Virtuex Group

we've cleared up that

was still a Rowland and engaged to the Hendrix family. After careful consideration, he decided

Emmalie, once

the Virtuex Group's collaborations with universities, Emmalie said,

asked, "How do you know about the

Nicolas at a party once, and he mentioned it

and her eyes sparkled with satisfaction. "Nicolas also said that only he or someone hel trusts completely handles

how Thea, who originally worked with Avon Ventures, ended up managing the Virtuex Group's

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

and smiled icily. It seems you know Nicolas very well, even

Emmalie flushed with shyness.

the Rowland family is planning to marry Emmalie to Nicolas, head of the Hendrix family.

misinterpreted it as shock

strange. Nicolas and Emmalie, huh? As

fake sympathy. I know it might be tough for you, Thea. Once Nicolas and 1 a married, I'll be your elder. But don't worry, I'll make sure Nicolas

to the

"I... I know you don't like me,

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