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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 twirling it

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as they feared her action

life in Mia’s delicate hand. He couldn’t help but admire Mia’s excellent eye; the pen was unquestionably stunning.

pen cap, revealing a slight ink smudge on the sharp tip, most likely left by Emma,

beautiful,” Mia sighed sincerely, though her taste tended towards

it? Then, it’s yours,”

was momentarily stunned. What?

to stimulate Emma’s curiosity, but she hadn’t expected Ericko

for anything. Ericko

was taken aback when she heard it as if she had been hit by lightning. Her

“Ericko!” Emma exclaimed.

incredulously, her eyes filled with

misinterpreted his

Ericko would give

brightly and replied, “In

smiled and said, “I must also thank Ms. Holland for her

going to give

does Mia deserve this?

he responded in a monotone, “As it’s my possession, I think I have the right to decide its fate.”

fuel over the fire. “Indeed. Mr. Adam transferred money to you; how can this be seen as a gift? Will you take advantage of

a sour taste in her mouth. She glared at Mia

her gaze to Ericko. “Are you truly

me?”

it, so there’s no reason to break

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Ericko, Mia replied, her tone anibiguous,

for being there for her all these years, Ericko said again, his gorgeous eyes overflowing with

warmness.

chuckled softly, her captivating gaze assessing him as she carefully spoke, “There’s no need to thank me. Afte; all. I’m not doing this for you.”

to attend

made her knees weak, and she heard

to come to my place and pick it

and she felt shaky.

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