Chapter 17

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“It’s okay” Robert said with a warm smile. He turned to Emma, his voice softening. Tll stop by another day when I have time. Make sure to say hi to your mom and dad for me.”

Emma nodded

After Robert left, Yolanda teased, “Emma, is something brewing between you and Robert?”

Emma blushed. “Yolanda, you always tease me.”

me on, Emma, Robert is seriously handsome. You two look like a perfect couple. Selena chimed in, her eyes sparkling with envy. “When will I meet my prince charming”

“Emma isn’t crushing on Robert,” Natalie said.

Selena asked, curious. “Then who is it? Natalie, spill the beans about the mystery guy who’s caught Emma’s heart”

Natalie took a sip of her coffee, ready to respond, but Emma shot her a warning glance.

Noticing the silent exchange, Yolanda frowned ‘Emma, it seems like you don’t think of us as friends.”

“What do you mean? Emma asked, puzzled.

Yolanda huffed, “If we’re really friends, why wouldn’t you share who you like? Are you afraid one of us will blab?”

Emma shook her head. “It’s not like that, Yolanda. Actually, everyone knows this person.”

“We do?” Yolanda raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

she should reveal the

Natalie considered stepping in, but Yolanda turned back to her. “Natalie, you hang out with Emma the most. Can you tell us who it is?”

glanced at Emma, silently asking for permission.

at school. If

everyone knew who this person was–Justin. No one else deserved

every girl’s dream guy.” Selena said, starry–eyed. “Emma, you grew up with

always

together as kids, but Justin was always a little different. Even back then, he was calm and level–headed. Elysia had liked Justin for a long time, but as they grew up, he seemed to pull away and become unapproachable.

didn’t really want to know–the guy Emma liked couldn’t be a good

person anyway.

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two handsome guys. That’s the dream for

“Ely, Ely replied

Selena nodded.

off Robert since he got

left

on that too. If Elysia really did like him, it would be the perfect chance to tease her. But even

for being late, a cool voice interrupted. Everyone turned to see Elena, dressed in a teal cardigan dress that added to her already icy vibe.

who finally graced us with her presence. Chairwoman Elena, we’re already honored to have you here”

walking over to the long table.

member today, Yolanda said, pointing to Elysia That’s why

wonder how long it would take

grab another chair,” she said. With that, she signaled the waiter behind her and pointed to the space next to Elysia. “Please add a chair here. Everyone was taken aback. Elena was known for being cold and distant, so her behavior today felt really out of character. The waiter quickly brought over a chair and set it down next to Elysia. Elena

and picked up their earlier conversation. “Elysia, you still haven’t

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