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

for the first time. It had only been five minutes since

know that

glanced at Yulia who looked at her

the humiliation. But she wasn't ready to give up. She didn't want Jonas to

normal for you to stay at your friend's place, but my condition is..." Yulia paused and gritted her teeth. "If you want to catch

at Emily and back

taunts. She shook her head and ignored

Yulia is getting better. Moreover, you are always busy and hardly have the time to go out. Why don't you and Yulia take a trip around

knew Emily's intentions. He wouldn't let anyone destroy the relationship

I have a bad appetite. I'm sorry, I'll go back to my

put down the chopsticks and stood up to leave. Emily's cheeks turned red

on my own." Emily bit her

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

you want to go, leave right away.

dropped her food and stared at Yulia in

the urge to punch Yulia in the face. But she needed to control her

and politely requested Emily to

at the same table with her. She had no choice but to leave. She put down her bowl

saw the triumphant look on

Yulia," Jonas said, glaring at

some nice restaurants here. I'll take you there. We can go to the mall or

deal with emotional dramas but he couldn't see Emily like this. Emily sniffed loudly as tears rolled down her cheeks. Jonas hesitantly wiped the

Emily." He smiled

hurt Emily. Yulia had crossed her

her. Just when she

Melinda supported Yulia in the beginning, she thought it would be inappropriate for her to interfere in their personal affairs. Seeing the dreadful look on Jonas's

Nelson asked as soon as Jonas hung up the

from William and he wondered if something had

to the company. I'll ask the

with him but the phone call had ruined everything. Melinda arched an eyebrow and glanced at Nelson with suspicion. She thought

was wrong. She realized that

there is a problem in the finance department. I'm going back to the company to

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