Chapter 165 Emyr Turned Down Veronica.

“Mr. Emyr, you mentioned earlier that you would do everything you could to assist me with my reques can you help me with this?”

The study was so silent that Veronica’s voice coming through the phone speaker felt especially jarring.

On the other side of the call. Charmaine listened with a playful yet expectant tone, as if it was only natu for Emyr to take care of the matter. A frosty smile slowly took shape on her delicate features, remaining fixed in place.

Her gaze flickered toward Emyr at that moment.

She had foreseen this outcome.

Sending Tad to handle Bennett was nothing more than Emyr protecting what was his, letting his pride a man lead his decisions.

But Veronica? That was a different story.

He had gone through so much just to track her down.

How could a mere servant, someone he wouldn’t hesitate to discard, measure up to her?

Without realizing it, Charmaine let a faint trace of self–deprecation appear at the corner of her lips.

At the same time, Emyr instinctively lifted his gaze toward her.

The subtle smirk on her face made his dark eyes narrow slightly.

As perceptive as he was, how could he not grasp the meaning behind her expression?

Before I could even respond, had she already made up her mind that I would take Veronica’s sider

This woman!

narrowed further,

frustration welled up in his chest.

the storm brewing on the other end of the line, Veronica waited anxiously for a response. But a the silence dragged on, a sense of unease crept into her heart.

Emyr? Are you still there?”

he replied, his voice heavy with meaning.

send you to look for me?”

gentle. How could she possibly cause me trouble? I wanted to help her,” Veronica quickly clarified, worried that Emyr might get the wrong idea about

but wonder, Someone as pure and considerate

the phone once more. “If it has nothing to do with you, stay

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Emyr Turned

bother sugarcoating his words. “Before you rush to help others, try thinking

process his response, the call abruptly

in shock,

had actually turned down Veronica and sided

look still on Charmaine’s face, Emyr frowned. “Why do you look so surprised?”

blinked before answering honestly, “I really thought you’d agree to

“I’m not foolish enough

course, Mr. Emyr is

obvious in front of

her back, full of defenses. Now, s resembled a content cat sprawled lazily, extending her paws.

really that

he spoke in a suggestive tone. “Looks like

all

with a solemn expression. “Even though the choice is yours, if you decide to help the people I despise,

tongue. “You’re

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