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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.

by this building several times, looking at

the oldest families, the level

combination of modern technology and business was

Tad led

pressed the intercom by the

green light flashed, signaling access. Tad motioned

that

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

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

Emyr,” Leah

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

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voice sliced through the air, cold and commanding. “Stay where you are.

What?

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

her, but there was also an unexpected thrill

to maintain her composure, her voice firm as she

off the necklace around your

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

removed the necklace and handed it

snatched it from her with a swift

near the tip,

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

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

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