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.

reveal

back to her. “Natalie, you hang out with

Emma, silently

“Well, this person is pretty popular at school. If I had to sum him up in one word, it would be ‘genius.”

everyone knew who this person was–Justin. No

dream guy.” Selena said, starry–eyed. “Emma, you grew up with him, right?”

always

and level–headed. Elysia had liked Justin for a long time, but as they grew up,

had no idea who they were talking about and didn’t really want to know–the guy Emma

person anyway.

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“Ely, Ely replied

Selena nodded.

haven’t taken your eyes off Robert since he got

was left speechless.

really did like him, it would be the perfect chance to tease her. But even if she didn’t, it was enough that

voice interrupted. Everyone turned to see Elena, dressed in a

presence. Chairwoman Elena, we’re already honored to have you here”

over to the long table. But when she looked,

today, Yolanda said, pointing to Elysia That’s

stunning. She couldn’t help but wonder

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 took a seat.

picked up their earlier conversation. “Elysia, you still haven’t answered my question. Do you like Robert?”

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