Chapter 158

In Emerald County, Elara clung to Noella, her grip light around her waist, reluctant to let go,

“Why do you have to leave so soon? Don’t you like it here?”

Emerald County might only be a small town, but thanks to the research facility and the nearby academy, the local economy was booming. The Schnabel family had made quite a few shrewd Investments, and the town had all the amenities one could ask for.

“I do like it here. It’s just that there’s something I need to handle back in Imperial City,”

“What’s the matter? Is it about the art gallery or the music store? Can’t you let the brothers take care of it for you? Noella, don’t be shy, I’ll talk to them for you!”

Noella quickly grabbed Elara’s hand, which seemed ready to spring into action.

“It’s Master Killian calling me back.”

Elara knew that Master Killian was Noella’s mentor, with an unrivaled reputation in the world of oil painting. She wouldn’t want to risk Noella’s future by selfishly keeping her in Emerald County.

Her sister was a painting prodigy, after all!

Elara’s spirits dampened, her head drooping onto Noella’s shoulder as she took a deep whiff of her sister’s scent, almost like a cat with catnip.

“Alright, I just can’t bear to see you go.”

Noella gently patted Elara’s shoulder, promising to return for another visit. Only then did Elara reluctantly release her.

As Noella’s car disappeared in the distance, Elara’s smile faded, replaced by a profound sense of loneliness.

Back in her modest dorm, Elara found her desk cluttered with gifts! There were notes on boxes of pastries from Sienna, presents from her brothers, and treats from the old gents. And there, in the center, was a family portrait featuring everyone from the Schnabel family, all beaming, including her. The family portrait on her phone didn’t include her, but the one in her hands did.

Mixed emotions swirled in Elara’s heart, but before she could sort them out, her phone rang, and a warm, honest voice on the other end came through.

“Ms. Schnabel, I’m the manager of the diner across from your lab. I’ll be delivering your meals from now on. I already know about your favorite dishes–you won’t have to worry about a thing. I’ll make sure you’re well–fed!”

Elara was puzzled. “How do you know what I like?”

“Ms. Noella told me. She said you might forget to eat when you’re buried in your experiments, and we can’t have that! Ms. Noella and Sienna want to see videos of you eating your meals, so

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need to cooperate with me,

Elara flipped the family portrait and

will always be a part of the Schnabel

rush of warmth amid

resembling a mummy on the move. Belinda and the Fullers

phone, muttered, “Why hasn’t anyone contacted me today? Didn’t they see the trending topic I bought?

Fuller grumbled, “Stop looking at that and

vanished without a trace. He was their golden grandchild,

sound of

last night for burglary. You should come down

wouldn’t steal!

when you

wails filled the room,

scrolled through his messages, spotting a new

to purchase the bracelet.

replied: [The bracelet’s

Contact me once you

buyer, but the bracelet was

whispered, “Accidents happen all the time. If one were to

the Schnabel Manor, no sooner had Noella

went to

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Chapter 158

Grandpa? Is he

to his room to

How’s Elara? Why didn’t you stay

Master Killian asked me to come back. He

understanding that Master Killian’s request was always serious. Then his gaze fell on the bracelet on Noella’s wrist.

it end up with

gazing at the familiar bracelet. In

“Grandpa, what’s wrong?”

commotion, the Schnabel family rushed out from the house,

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