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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 it from across the river from Nelson

even among the oldest families, the level

technology and business was flawless,

led her directly

the intercom by the door. “Mr. Emyr, she’s

green light flashed, signaling access. Tad motioned for Leah to

curved windows that gave her a stunning view of the busy center of

the room sat a man in a wheelchair, turning slowly to face her. His sharp, sculpted features seemed almost otherworldly, and Leah found

eyes were like an abyss, drawing her in with

Leah murmured softly.

see straight into her soul. Leah’s

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Emyr’s voice sliced through the air, cold and commanding.

What?

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

emotions stirred inside her, but there was also an unexpected thrill

a deep breath and tried to maintain her composure, her voice firm as she spoke. “Mr. Emyr, I’m not the kind of

off the necklace

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

hands, she removed the

a swift motion,

he had thought, there was a small scratch near the tip, about

tightly, his hand trembling slightly, while his face grew

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

my question. I didn’t give you permission to ask

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