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

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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.

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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."

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love match, but canceling the engagement now would be like kicking the Clarke family while they were down. Meryl's eyes widened

Powell family backs out now, it would only confirm everyone's

with a resigned shrug, "Honestly, it doesn't matter. This whole experience has opened my eyes to the

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that the engagement

values you. No need to shed a tear over that." Emilia chuckled, her mood lifting, "You're quite the charmer, Meryl. I never noticed how good you were with words back in school. I like

stroke a chord with

flowed easily, revealing a side of Emilia that Meryl found refreshing. She was

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invited Emilia to join her for a

Emilia accepted without hesitation.

table, Meryl

them but realized she hadn't

she decided to come

see another woman in

stairs with Susan's assistance, Emilia leaned in slightly and whispered,

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blinked at

onto her face.

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Your husband brought his childhood friend to live with you? Is he taking care of her or something? That's a bit

Emilia looked utterly bewildered.

Isn't that just asking for trouble? Doesn't

leaned in and whispered

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up

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Emilia listened,

face.

"Who's to say who's feeling

"I hear there

but not recognizing her, Rachel feigned ignorance, eager to know who

smiled and said, "Hello, Ms. Morgan. I'm Meryl's

turned icy

Charass mention of Meryl's friend.

TOATS

it is?" Emilia added softly, a hint of mischief in her voice. Rachel, uninterested, plopped down at the dining table. "Sorry, but I'm not curious about

Susan

might as well

table, her eyes sparkling with an unspoken intent. Chapter 663 Expose Rachel's Charade "Ms.

Rachel could process

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water

like a slap,

out of your mind?!" Emilia smiled, a glint of satisfaction in her eyes, "I told you I could

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