Chapter 37

hapter 37

The discomfort was definitely real. Thea couldn't help but think back to yesterday when lan had originally agreed to meet but suddenly said she had something to take care of and left.

And looking at the comments section, it became clear that lan and Emmalie had a pretty good relationship for a while now.

So it was very likely that lan favored Emmalie becoming Nicolays wife. That's probably why she didn't like Thea and left carly.

Thea exited the post and thought about sending these rumors to Nicolas on WhatsApp.

But as her finger hovered over Nicolas avatar, Thea stopped herself and thought, "There's really no need to bother him with something like this

Meanwhile, Emmalie seized the opportunity from the recent buzz and announced she'd be taking on students at Aurelia University. Not only that, but she'd also be doing a solo performance there.

In no time, the hype around Aurelia University and Emmalie surged.

Seeing the timing of Emmalie's post. Thea started making some plans of her own.

The university president was going to be attending this event too. Maybe Thea could still get another chance. She had to try even if the odds weren't in her favor.

After all, with her little sister, Emmalie basking in the spotlight, Thea, as the older one, at least had to deliver a "grand gesture."

Nicolas rubbed his temples in the moving car to ease the throbbing headache. His mind was clouded with broken memories from the previous night. He couldn't help but ask, "Where's Thea? Still resting at the hotel?" Darwin answered truthfully, "Ms. Rowland just checked out and said she's headed to the welcome party for Emmalie at Aurelia University. Probably because of the university's partnership with the Virtuex Group Glancing at Nicolas through the rearview mirror, Darwin couldn't hold back the question. "Mr. Hendrix, are you going?" Nicolas looked up and replied, his gaze indifferent. "She can handle it well. I don't need to be there." Darwin hesitated for a second before finally speaking. "Mr. Hendrix, you rarely follow online gossip, so you might not know the rumor that you and Emmalic are engaged.

a while have subtly asked if it's true. Mr. Hendrix, do you need to clarify

Nicolas chuckled, a hint of mockery in his

tell him the rumors sounded very convincing online, but seeing Nicolas expression

stay quiet.

at a time. "Ignore these rumors. In time, the

might be true. But Thea, as Nicolas' actual fiancee, was probably feeling uncomfortable

could respond, Nicolas shifted gears. "Fine Arrange for that

was supposed to be a welcome party had somehow turned into a fan meeting. Fans flooded into Aurelia University, and despite the limited space, many were content just standing from afar to catch a glimpse of Emmalie. Soon, Thea entered the campus. The staff, after hearing her name, gave her a somewhat

top makeup artists and stylists and maintained

by Max to ensure

to wear high heels

didn't bother with the pretense. She smiled at Thea maliciously. "It must've been rough for you these past few days, huh? Realizing that no school wants to work with the

her calmly, her voice steady. "So, it

Marry into the Hendrix family, meaning that soon. everything that belongs to

I need to remove some insignificant employee from one of my future companies a little early, that's not too much to ask,

her words dripping with cold malice. "If I were you, I wouldn't even have the face to stay with the Hendrix

wonder they can't get rid of you. It's no fun if I don't use a little

to the sheet music Emmalie would be performing. Then she said, her

in Thea's face, and then said indifferently, "Yeah, it's the one that your master wrote just for you

can I say? The family always adored me. So even if they knew this piece was written for you, what does it matter? As long as I ask,

to love

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