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Chapter 186 Do You Hide Something From Me?

Emma found herself bombarded with a flurry of scolding remarks; her cheek burned in embarrassment.

Though the phone was not on speaker, the small crowd and Mr. Holland’s loud voice on the other end ensured that everyone could hear his rage.

Fricko showed no reaction as if the words hadn’t reached him.

Mia threw Emma a sympathetic look. Poor Ms. Holland, her father may scold her, but not this harshly.

Indeed, happiness often hinges on one’s perspective.

“Dad, I’m still at the banquet, let’s discuss this when I’m home,” Emma interjected him directly, ending the call and handing back the phone.

Mia glanced at Emma, a grin pulling at her lips, but not quite reaching her eyes. “Ms. Holland spends so much money. It’s not surprising that Mr. Holland is furious. Unlike myself, I’m more frugal. Even though I like this pen. I don’t have the heart to spend money on it.”

As she spoke, a peculiar silence fell over the crowd.

Everyone in Aquapolis was aware of Mia’s spendthrift habits.

The viewers‘ eyes scanned Mia’s latest designer watch, which was worth a city–centre house, as well as the numerous bracelets adorning her wrist, before landing on her multi–million dollar high–end necklace.

Yes, Ms. Gatlin was indeed known for her frugality.

Mia remained calm in the face of others‘ scrutiny. Her ability to spout nonsense with a straight face only. growing stronger.

After setting the scene, Mia turned to Ericko, flashing a smile. “I’ve heard from Maggie that this pen lovely, but I couldn’t bring myself to buy it. I wonder if Mr. Adam would let me take a look and admire its beauty.”

Ericko’s attention moved to Mia’s face. She possessed long, curly hair akin to seaweed, thick and voluminous, coupled with a tall and attractive physique. Her appealing eyes exuded a sleepy charm, which was unexpectedly alluring, much like a gorgeous Persian cat.

“No way! Mia, what are you plotting now?” Emma cast a frightened glance at Ericko and spontaneously disagreed.

Ericko had already handed Mia the lovely black box to Mia in the next second.

His fingers were slender and immaculate, with well–trimmed nails. A faint pink shade adorned his nails, with a faint white crescent moon,/enhancing the elegance of his hands.

“Thank you.” Mia accepted it without hesitation.

Emma’s mouth filled with a bitter taste, and her heart sank as she watched Mia grasp the pen, unable to shake off her feelings of irritation and anxiety.

took out the pen from the box, skillfully twirling it in her

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they feared her action would make the pen slide

examining the pen, which seemed to come to life in Mia’s delicate hand. He couldn’t help but admire Mia’s excellent eye; the

cap, revealing a slight ink smudge on the sharp tip, most likely

sincerely, though her taste tended

it? Then, it’s yours,” Ericko

momentarily

been thinking about how to request this pen on Maggie’s behalf to stimulate Emma’s curiosity, but she hadn’t expected Ericko to be so gracious and give it

approach Ericko for anything. Ericko appeared

hit by lightning. Her

“Ericko!” Emma exclaimed.

incredulously, her eyes

misinterpreted

would give Mia an unfavourable

and replied, “In that case, I graciously accept.”

must also

are you going to give

does Mia deserve

he responded in a monotone, “As it’s my

you; how can this be seen as a gift? Will you take advantage

at Mia with red–rimmed eyes

she was holding before returning her gaze to Ericko. “Are you truly giving this

me?”

there’s no reason to break my word,” Ericko responded warmly and

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Ericko, Mia replied, her tone anibiguous, but not overly

all these years, Ericko said again, his gorgeous eyes

warmness.

softly, her captivating gaze assessing him as she carefully spoke, “There’s no need to thank

unable to attend

her knees weak, and she heard

my place and pick

thoughts were racing, and she

need the manuscript?