The atmosphere became tense and Jonas pretended to remain ignorant.

Although Melinda and Emily were scowling at each other, Jonas remained still.

Melinda was surprised. She had always thought that Jonas was on Emily's side.

"Jonas, it's been so long since I had spent time with you at your place. Do you mind if I stay here for a while?" Emily asked, biting her bottom lip nervously.

Melinda narrowed her eyes and stared at Emily. Jonas was a little surprised too. He didn't expect Emily would make such a request. Emily was intimidated by Melinda's presence. She didn't want Jonas to fall for Melinda, so she decided to stay at Jonas's place and separate them.

"Jonas, the paparazzi have found out where I live now. I... err..." she trailed off and stopped when she caught Melinda staring at her suspiciously.

Melinda understood that Emily had come with a plan. She wondered if the paparazzi knew why she was staying here.

Jonas thought that Melinda was annoyed by Emily's presence and he groaned in frustration. Women were always hard to deal with.

"Jonas, she has been your best friend since childhood. She can stay with us for a few days. Ask Gavin to arrange a room for her," Melinda said, smirking at Emily.

Emily was shocked by Melinda's response. She was annoyed that Melinda didn't react and create problems like she had expected her to. But she couldn't refuse the offer.

Although Melinda wasn't a stunning beauty, she had an amazing personality. She could effortlessly mesmerize people with her charm.

Gavin stood in a corner and watched them talk. Melinda instructed him to arrange a room for Emily.

Emily's decision was spontaneous and she did not bring her belongings with her. Jonas bought new things for her, which lit a spark of hope in Emily's heart.

Melinda usually dressed casually at home. Emily was surprised to see Melinda walk down in a light purple gauze skirt and a pair of silver high heels during dinner. Her hair was tied into a loose bun as tendrils of hair escaped from the sides.

Jonas's breath caught in his throat when he saw Melinda. She was looking elegant and graceful.

Nelson sat in the center, while Melinda and Jonas sat at one side and Yulia and Emily sat opposite to them, casting awkward glances at each other. Queena had gone out to have dinner with friends.

Yulia was annoyed by Emily's presence. She had been frustrated ever since Melinda told her that Emily was going to stay with them for a couple of days.

Emily was a beautiful woman. She was social and could effortlessly captivate people's hearts. Yulia was insecure around her.

"Grandpa, living with strangers makes me uncomfortable."

smile was wiped off in

that Jonas had an annoying half-sister but she was seeing her for the first time. It had only been five minutes since they had met and

and is having a hard time to recover. She didn't mean to offend you. I know that

at Yulia who looked

the humiliation. But she wasn't

your friend's place, but my condition is..." Yulia paused and gritted

coldly at Emily

by Yulia's taunts. She shook her head

don't you and Yulia take a trip around A City? There are many new places that

wouldn't let anyone destroy the relationship between

have a bad appetite. I'm sorry,

up

to bother you. I'll go on my

with Emily, which made her happy. She wanted to use her last chance to make Jonas go out with

leave right away. Don't stand

food and stared at Yulia in

before and resisted the urge to punch Yulia in the face. But she needed to control her emotions. Otherwise, the image of a good woman that

politely requested Emily

wouldn't eat at the same table with her. She had no choice but to leave. She put down her bowl and chopsticks and stood up

eyes when she saw the triumphant look on Yulia's

Yulia," Jonas said, glaring at

you there. We can

this. Emily sniffed loudly as tears rolled down her cheeks. Jonas hesitantly

Emily." He

Yulia had crossed her limits, so

delighted to see Jonas stand up for her. Just when

would be inappropriate for her to interfere in their personal affairs. Seeing the dreadful look on Jonas's face, she guessed

soon as Jonas hung up

was from William and he wondered if

go to the company. I'll ask the chauffeur to drive

instant. She thought that she had managed to fix a date with him but the phone call

proved that she was wrong. She realized that

finance department. I'm going

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