Chapter 24 Protection

Before Leah could get close to Emyr, Tad stepped in her way.

“Ms. Nelson, Mr. Emyr doesn’t like outsiders getting too close.”

“Sorry about that,” Leah replied calmly, maintaining her poise. “Mr. Emyr, the Nelson Group is facing a minor challenge, but with Jonah’s capabilities, we’ll be able to turn things around.quickly. I hope, considering the long–standing friendship between our families, you can lend the Nelsons a helping hand.” Emyr rested one hand on the wheelchair and suddenly spoke up, “Who told you to wear that necklace?” Leah, who had been feeling pleased that Emyr remembered her, froze in confusion. “Huh?” “That was a birthday gift I gave to Ms. Nelson. Who would be so presumptuous as to wear it themselves?” Leah’s face turned pale, her smile faltering.

The cool diamond necklace around her neck now felt painfully sharp against her skin.

Emyr gave them no respect, and his tone laced with mockery. “You’ve already kicked my fiancée out of the Nelson family. Without a fiancée, the engagement is off Who do you think you are to negotiate with me?”

!

He glanced at Leah, her face, flushed with shame, and said with a sneer, “Oh, the Nelsons are so clever with their little baby–switching tricks. But I’m not falling for it.”

At this point, all three of them could no longer keep their emotions in check.

Jonah frowned deeply. “Since Mr. Emyr has no interest we won’t trouble you any further today.”

He motioned for the others to leave, and the butler, Alfred, approached Leah, saying, “Please return it.”

Leah froze.

She looked over at Emyr, but the man, so dignified and untouchable, didn’t even glance her way.

silent indifference said it

off the diamond necklace and threw it back at Alfred with force.

left the small villa and got into the car, Leah’s

sorry… It’s all my fault for dragging everyone

sister. Seeing her guilt, he couldn’t help but offer comfort. “Leah, this isn’t your fault. Don’t

fault? It’s Emyr who’s gone

Leah’s tears, grumbling as he did. “It’s all Charmaine’s fault,

it!”

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but her? If she hadn’t broken off the engagement with the Crosses at this critical moment, with the engagement still in place, Emyr would have no reason

slammed his fist on the seat, his frustration boiling over. “All the good fortune Leah

and this time he didn’t contradict Milo’s words.

of thoughts

you seen

entrance, hands casually

were so brave before, yet now

come out and distract

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