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Chapter 84 What Do You Want Now

“Ms. Nelson, someone is here to see you.”

Leah stepped outside and was startled to see Tad, as formal as ever.

“Ms. Leah, Mr. Emyr would like to see you.”

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The mention of his name instantly brought to Leah’s mind the image of Emyr’s strikingly aristocratic features–tall, handsome, and commanding. Without hesitation, she climbed into the car.

Once inside, she turned to Tad and asked, “Does Mr. Emyr’s family own a number of Maybachs?”

Tad gave her a quick glance. “Yes.”

“Not just anyone can ride in them, right?”

After all, the car that came to pick her up was just a standard Mercedes–Benz E–Class.

Tad appeared puzzled but answered, “Only Cross family members are allowed to use them.”

Leah nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.

Charmaine must have been permitted to ride in one because of her role as a servant to the Cross family.

Otherwise, no matter how hard she worked, she would never be able to earn that privilege on her own.

Soon, they arrived at Cross Group.

had passed by this building several times, looking at

even among the oldest families, the level of wealth and

combination of modern technology and business was flawless,

surroundings, Tad led her

the door. “Mr. Emyr, she’s here.”

green light flashed, signaling access. Tad motioned

stepped into the office, immediately struck by the panoramic curved windows that gave her a stunning view of the busy center of Eragos.

in a wheelchair, turning slowly to face her. His sharp, sculpted features seemed almost

endless eyes were like an abyss, drawing

Emyr,” Leah murmured softly.

see straight into her soul. Leah’s heart sped up, her cheeks flushed, and without realizing it, she took

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she could get any closer, Emyr’s voice sliced through the air, cold and commanding. “Stay

What?

thought she must have misheard, but when she saw the seriousness in his face,

mix of emotions stirred inside her, but there was

voice firm as she spoke.

necklace around your

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

argue. With trembling hands, she removed the necklace and handed

swift motion, inspecting the bullet–shaped

near the tip, about the

slightly, while his face grew even more

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the weight of his words made Leah’s heart race. Thoughts spun in her head, and she stammered, “Mr. Emyr,

my question. I didn’t give you permission to

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