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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.

pen from the box, skillfully

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friends, as they feared her action would make the pen slide and

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

sharp tip, most likely left by Emma, who had previously filled

Mia sighed sincerely, though her

you like it? Then, it’s

was momentarily stunned. What?

thinking about how to request this pen on Maggie’s behalf to stimulate Emma’s curiosity, but she hadn’t

didn’t approach Ericko for anything. Ericko appeared to have detected Mia’s close bond with Maggie, hence he offered

if she had been hit by lightning. Her eyes grew hot, and

“Ericko!” Emma exclaimed.

looked at him incredulously, her eyes filled with scepticism and

misinterpreted his

would give Mia

beamed brightly and replied, “In that case,

said, “I must also thank Ms. Holland

“Ericko, are you going to give her

does Mia

it’s my possession, I think I have the

money to you; how can this

taste in her mouth. She glared at Mia with red–rimmed eyes

was holding before returning her gaze

me?”

said it, so there’s no reason to break my word,” Ericko responded warmly and decisively.

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her tone anibiguous, but

her all these years, Ericko said again,

warmness.

spoke, “There’s no need to thank me. Afte; all. I’m not doing this

to attend the full

she heard him whisper, “When do

like to come to my

racing, and

need the manuscript?