Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade

Emilia was not just any acquaintance. She was Meryl's classmate and Christopher's fiancée.

They were supposed to get married soon, but just days before the ceremony, Emilia had been abducted.

The kidnappers demanded an outrageous ransom of 100 million dollars, threatening to kill her if they didn't get it.

Felix had been right by Meryl's side when Philip reported this shocking news, and Meryl had overheard everything. Knowing that the Clarke family was

2/15

Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade scrambling to gather the funds, Meryl felt compelled to help.

Even though she hadn't kept in touch with Emilia over the years, she couldn't stand by and watch her beautiful classmate face such a grim fate.

So, Meryl transferred 30 million dollars to the Clarke family.

While it was still a long way from the full ransom, her generous gesture was met with immense gratitude from them.

Today, Emilia had come to thank her in

person.

Seeing Emilia at the door, Meryl quickly ushered her inside.

3/15

Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade Emilia said, her tone earnest, "Meryl, I don't want to take advantage of your kindness. Let's call that 30 million dollars a loan for now. Once my family is back on its feet, I promise to pay you back with interest." The Clarke family was in dire straits after being extorted for such an enormous sum, and they had significant debts to settle.

Meryl nodded, knowing her help had come from a place of goodwill with no strings attached.

Yet, Meryl couldn't help but notice how different Emilia seemed. Growing up as the princess of the Clarke family, Emilia had always been pampered and a bit high-handed. 4/15

Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade But now, she appeared more grounded, as if the ordeal had changed her.

"I heard you had a reunion a couple of days ago," Emilia remarked, her eyes downcast.

"Yeah, I did. Why didn't you come?" Meryl asked, genuinely curious.

Emilia replied softly, "I had just been released from the kidnappers. I wasn't in the mood for a party."

Meryl's heart ached for her. "I can only imagine what you went through.

"But at least you're safe now. Everything will get better from here on out.

Emilia sighed, a hint of sadness in her

Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade voice, "Better? The word is out

everywhere that I was violated by the kidnappers. The Powell family is calling off my engagement to Christopher."

5/15

of an arrangement than a love match, but canceling the engagement now would be like kicking the Clarke family while

would only confirm everyone's suspicion

said with a resigned shrug, "Honestly, it doesn't matter. This

6/15

Charade colors of some people. Maybe it's

that the engagement is

solidarity. "It just shows Christopher wasn't worthy of you. You deserve someone who truly values you. No need to shed a tear over that." Emilia chuckled, her mood lifting, "You're quite the charmer, Meryl.

a chord with

found refreshing. She was straightforward and surprisingly engaging, far from the aloof persona Meryl had remembered.

663

lunchtime approached, Meryl invited Emilia to join her for a

Emilia accepted without hesitation.

table, Meryl headed

join them but realized she hadn't eaten breakfast and didn't want

she decided

was taken aback to see another woman in the

assistance, Emilia leaned in slightly and

663 Expose Rachel's

at

creeping onto her face.

8/15

"Wait, what? Your husband brought his childhood friend to live with you? Is he taking care of her or something? That's a bit much, isn't it?" Meryl shook her head gently. "It's not my

Emilia looked utterly bewildered.

so close? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

leaned in and whispered a

Expose Rachel's Charade words

up

9/15

Emilia listened, admiration

face.

thought, "Who's to say who's feeling

noticing the commotion, decided to interject, "I hear there are more people

her, Rachel feigned

smiled and said, "Hello, Ms.

expression turned icy at

Rachel's Charass mention

TOATS

is?" Emilia added softly, a hint of mischief in her voice. Rachel, uninterested, plopped down at the dining table. "Sorry, but I'm

she spoke, she gestured for Susan

her blindness, she figured she might as well have someone assist her during

seat as well, casually picking up a glass of water from the table, her eyes sparkling with an unspoken intent. Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade "Ms. Morgan, I can fix your

could

11/15

suddenly splashed the water right into Rachel's

like a slap,

with anger as she wiped the water from her forehead, glaring at Emilia. "Are you out of your mind?!" Emilia smiled,

of Chandler's presence, couldn't do anything but watch.