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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

among the oldest families, the level of

business was

could process her surroundings, Tad led her directly to the CEO’s

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

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

by the panoramic curved windows that gave her a stunning view of the busy center of Eragos.

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

endless eyes were like an abyss, drawing her in with their mysterious

Leah murmured

could see straight into her soul. Leah’s heart sped up, her cheeks flushed, and

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

What?

when she saw the seriousness in his face, she realized he wasn’t joking.

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

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

necklace around your

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

she removed the

her with a swift motion, inspecting

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

hand trembling slightly, while his face grew even more unreadable.

did you get this

heart race. Thoughts spun in her head, and she stammered, “Mr.

didn’t give you permission to ask anything.”

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