Chapter 146 Unexpected Arrival

“I’ll come back later for a drink with you all.”

Emyr glanced at them briefly before maneuvering his wheelchair out of the room.

Veronica’s face lit up with excitement as she hurried to follow him. “Thank you, Mr. Emyr.

She could hardly believe it; her legs almost gave out beneath her.

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In all her years, she had never experienced the feeling of being the center of attention the kind of attention that came from being favored by such an admired man.

It felt amazing.

Back at Keon’s welcome banquet, she could only watch in envy as everyone talked about Charmaine.

But now, she was the one in Charmaine’s place, basking in the honor that countless women dreamed of. The more Veronica thought about it, the bigger her smile grew, and the deeper her greed took root.

Meanwhile, outside the hotel, a taxi pulled up to the grand entrance. Charmaine stepped out, checked in at the front desk, and was escorted to a private dining room on the fortieth floor.

“Miss, the guests are in room 4004, just ahead.”

“Got it.

as Charmaine took a step forward, a sweet and eager

Way.”

to see Veronica beaming with happiness, glancing back at

Emyr, who was already looking at her, his gaze unwavering.

seven feet of the hotel hallway,

at home–meeting with a lovely companion, huh?” Charmaine drawled, her tone full of

smirk at the brief flicker

did timid little Veronica suddenly get so bold, daring to deceive Emyr of

realize that if the truth came out, she’d be finished?

composure and spoke up first. “I invited Mr. Emyr here, Charmaine. Are you trying to question him now?”

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hesitated, feeling unsure, and instinctively glanced at Emyr.

attention to her. His dark eyes were fixed on

brow furrowed. “What are you doing

casually, “Taking care of some old business. I’ll head in

that, she walked into the private room

the door opened slightly. Emyr caught

darkened, and a heavy feeling settled in his

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inexplicable restlessness churned inside him. When Veronica had pleaded with him earlier, his thoughts had inexplicably drifted to

difficult than Veronica’s, yet Veronica still knew how to seek him out for support. Meanwhile, Charmaine, sharp–tongued

come to him

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