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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.

box, skillfully twirling it in her hand.

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manoeuvre prompted gasps from Emma and her friends, as they feared her action would make the pen slide and

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

on the sharp tip, most likely left by

sincerely, though her

Then, it’s yours,” Ericko offered

was momentarily

request this pen on Maggie’s behalf to stimulate Emma’s curiosity, but she hadn’t expected Ericko to

approach Ericko for anything. Ericko appeared to

when she heard it as if she had been hit by lightning. Her eyes

“Ericko!” Emma exclaimed.

incredulously, her eyes filled with

I misinterpreted his

Ericko would give Mia an unfavourable

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

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

you going

does Mia deserve this?

it’s my possession, I think I have the right

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

in her mouth. She glared at Mia with

at the pen she was holding before returning her gaze

me?”

break my word,” Ericko responded warmly and decisively.

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Ericko, Mia replied, her tone anibiguous, but

these years, Ericko said

warmness.

captivating gaze assessing him as she carefully spoke, “There’s no need to thank me. Afte; all. I’m

to attend the

weak, and she heard him

my place and pick it

were racing, and

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