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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.

at it from

realized that even among the oldest families, the level of wealth and influence could be so

technology and business was flawless, nothing out of place.

her surroundings, Tad led her

by the door. “Mr. Emyr, she’s

flashed, signaling access. Tad motioned for Leah to

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

sat a man in a wheelchair, turning slowly to face her. His sharp,

were like an abyss, drawing her in with their mysterious

Leah murmured

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

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air, cold and commanding. “Stay where you

What?

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

emotions stirred inside her, but there was also an unexpected

her voice firm as she spoke. “Mr. Emyr, I’m

necklace around

“What?”

“Are you deaf?”

she removed the

a swift

scratch near the tip, about the length of

gripped the necklace tightly, his hand trembling slightly, while

get this necklace?”

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

give you permission to

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