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Chapter 185 Long–awaited Reputation

“Ms. Holland, I appreciate your kindness, but I don’t deserve this. Please take back the gift. Erick’s expression was gentle but detached, devoid of warmth, making it impossible to find fault.

His composed demeanour rendered him unreadable to Emma.

Despite holding onto hope. Emma had predicted Ericko’s refusal. Yet, she had practised her words iri

anticipation.

“Your birthday is coming up. Take this pen as an early birthday present,” Emma insisted, thrusting the box towards Ericko.

Ericko’s face remained expressionless as he simply replied, “Thanks for the pen. Ms. Holland.”

pen

Emma let out a relieved sigh, a glimmer of happiness warming her heart, diluting the unpleasantness of losing the auction from Maggie and Mia.

She had prepared ahead. If Ericko declined, she’d cite his upcoming birthday as the reason.

Given the acquaintance between the Hollands and the Adams, it was customary for her to give a gift. Refusing hers would raise suspicions. By using his birthday as an excuse, he’d find it harder to refuse.

Even if he accepted now, she could always give him another gift on his birthday, blending it with others and delivering it to his house. That way, hers wouldn’t stand out.

Emma had planned meticulously, so when she handed the pen to Ericko, her expression softened slightly.

Ericko didn’t glance at the pen. He simply stated, ‘Ms. Holland, you’ve spent money. Later I’ll transfer it to Mr. Holland’s card.

Emma’s smile wavered after just one sentence. Even she couldn’t smile.

He

appeared to have received her gift, yet he declined in this fashion.

There’s no need to be so formal. I insisted. It’s too polite of you to offer money,” Emma struggled to

express.

kindness, so I’ll

unable to contain herself, “Mr. Adam, I’ve heard

the woman’s gaze, and gave a

her, quickly followed

none of your

direct words drained the colour

Mia interjected. Her bossy and beautiful face, yet compassionate

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with fury. She had never met anyone like Mia before!

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the Gatlins nouveau riche. Ms. Gatlin’s lack of manners is quite revealing!” Emma gritted her teeth, disgusted by this woman who

as she locked gazes with Emma. “Alright. I dare you to repeat that in front of my

her entire body trembling.

pursed her lips, a gleam of mockery glinting in her eyes as she disregarded her phone and dialled

few moments, Jordan picked

the auction? Do you need more money?” Jordan’s voice rang through the line as soon as he

Hollands? Emma just called you nouveau riche

manners!”

pale, which was incredibly unattractive. She

her dad. I’ll ask Mr. Holland how he managed

the loud ‘click‘ showing

but found herself unable to

further. “Ms. Holland, let me make this clear. Even though it’s no secret that you have unrequited love with Mr. Adam, you

dollars because of your little scams, and for no apparent

being involved with Ericko.

him.

of any emotion, Emma felt her heart clenched

irritated and think

discomfort increased as Mia brought this

to transfer the money to her father was a clear warning against repeating such