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.

a sweet and eager female voice echoed behind her. “Mr.

Way.”

to see Veronica beaming with happiness, glancing back at Emyr behind her

who was already looking at her, his gaze unwavering.

six or seven feet of the hotel hallway, they stared at each other.

with a lovely companion, huh?”

help but smirk at the brief flicker of panic

suddenly get so bold,

that if the truth came out, she’d

up first. “I invited Mr. Emyr here, Charmaine. Are you trying

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feeling unsure, and instinctively glanced

Emyr wasn’t paying attention to her. His dark eyes

brow furrowed. “What are you doing here?”

care of some old business.

into the

slightly. Emyr caught a glimpse of Bennett

heavy

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inside him. When Veronica had pleaded with him earlier, his thoughts

far more difficult than Veronica’s, yet Veronica still knew how to seek him out for support. Meanwhile,

never once come to him for

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