Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall

Chapter 44

Emma quickly scanned the ticket she had just picked up, concealing the details from the prying eyes around her. However, the buzz about Starry’s newly announced concert in Troln City spread like wildfire. Tickets were scarce, with many unable to secure them due to high. demand or steep prices. Holding a front–row ticket, Emma suddenly became the center of attention, almost revered by her classmates.

Kate, despite not fully grasping the ticket’s significance, knew well of Starry’s fame. The singer had maintained a veil of mystery around his personal life, never revealing his real name or personal details, yet he had captivated fans for a decade with his talent.

Moreover, he was not just a pop icon; he was also strikingly handsome and incredibly wealthy, rumored to be worth over 20 million dollars more than Kate’s entire family fortune.

“Emma, where did you get this ticket?” Kate asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.

“Is that any of your business?” Emma retorted, clutching the ticket as she walked away.

Kate watched her leave, then glanced down at the broken perfume bottles at her feet, frustration mounting. She was desperate to attend Starry’s concert and knew she had to find a way to get a ticket.

Meanwhile, Emma was on her phone, looking up Starry. The photos she found showed a man who looked cold yet incredibly charming- strikingly similar to Daniel. But as she continued to search, she realized this was actually her third uncle, Sean Rivera. Emma was astonish to discover that her third uncle was a music industry legend,

That same night, Kate visited Brad in his opulent apartment. The room was dimly lit, and Brad remained expressionless and detached throughout their sex.

After that, Brad shrugged off Kate’s arms and headed toward the bathroom.

“I was bullied by Liam’s girlfriend today,” Kate began, following Brad.

Brad’s interest was piqued slightly at the mention of Liam. “So what?”

Kate was astute, knowing well that Brad’s dislike for Liam could be leveraged. She continued to disparage both Liam and Emma, hoping

side.

his amusement tinged

the mirror, taking in his chiseled abs and striking physique. A frown creased her forehead. “Aren’t you upset? Your girlfriend was bullied! It was that

hands, Brad turned to face her with a piercing gaze. “First off, you’re not my wife. And secondly.” His tone grew colder. “I got

you?”

there to defend her. Why don’t you stand up for me after

voice was sharp, his disdain for Kate growing. He had Initially been drawn to her under the false impression that she was

thinning. The fact that Liam’s girlfriend had confronted Kate only

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just fuck buddies, Kate. Don’t flatter yourself” Brad

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aback. “How can you say that to me?” She had once been engaged to Liam, but Brad had woged her with his attentiveness and warmth, making her feel deeply loved–more so than she ever felt with the aloof Liam. Now, hearing Brad dismiss

hurried after

and tightened his grip around her neck with a malicious glint in his eyes. “Keep quiet unless you

by, the tension at Vark College mounted with the release of the semester rankings. Emma, consistently a top student, expected to see her name at the top of the list. Instead, she was shocked

further and noticed Kate’s name at the bottom with a score of zero. Determined for answers, she

into Kate’s office.