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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

families, the level of wealth and influence could be so

of modern technology and business was flawless, nothing out

her surroundings, Tad led her directly to the

by the door. “Mr. Emyr,

light flashed, signaling access. Tad

panoramic curved windows that gave

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

like an abyss, drawing her in with

Leah murmured softly.

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

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

What?

she must have misheard, but when she saw the seriousness

strange mix of emotions stirred inside her, but there was also an unexpected

and tried to maintain her composure, her voice firm as she spoke. “Mr. Emyr, I’m

off the necklace around your

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

hands, she removed the necklace and handed

a swift motion, inspecting

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

tightly, his hand trembling slightly, while his face

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voice was icy and detached, but the weight of his words made Leah’s heart race. Thoughts spun in her head, and she stammered,

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

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