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Everyone knew a man's ride was his life; no way Emma would touch Ron's car without his green light.She cracked a smile. "Just hit eighteen, still gotta get my license. No biggie, I ate a ton this morning; a little walk will do me good."Carla said, "Cool, hit me up if you need anything.""Thanks."But Emma never figured that getting out of the villa neighborhood would take an eternity—a whopping thirty minutes.Once out, she whipped out her phone for a ride, remembering Carla's words that it was tough to get a car here. She waited another eternity, nearly thirty minutes, before a driver finally took the bait.By then, it was high noon. Emma hopped in the ride; smooth sailing all the way, about thirty minutes to her stop. She jumped out, hit a fast food joint to kill her lunch cravings, then off to the New Music Academy for her interview.The receptionist at the academy was all smiles and politeness, gave her the rundown, even escorted her to the elevator. "Ms. Blue, floor eight
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Nick's face flushed with anger. "I don't need you bossing me around. Mom and Dad agreed that I can quit learning, so why are you still on my case?"Hugh shot back, "If you weren't my little brother, I wouldn't bother with you."Emma stood silently, reflecting. Nick, at around ten years old, was clearly the spoiled prince of the house. It made her think of her own sister, Rihanna, who never dared to throw a tantrum. Even when scared and crying, Rihanna would hide in her room, quietly shedding tears; her maturity broke Emma's heart.As she thought of her sister, Emma's resolve to work hard and make money solidified. Only by standing on her own two feet could she hope to improve their lives.Meanwhile, Jelena Henderson, the Molloy family's maid, looked awkward. "Hugh, Brett from New Music Academy is here with the new teacher."Hugh, without looking up, grumbled, "Tell them to wait. I've got to deal with this brat first."Jelena gestured toward the guests. "Please, have a seat."Hop
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Ron put down his crossed legs and got up to leave.Hugh called out, "Ron, you're leaving just like that?"Without turning back, Ron replied, "I'm out."Hugh's attention, however, was not on Ron. His eyes were fixed on the stunning Emma. "Brett, let's get this contract signed right now. If possible, I'd like Ms. Blue to start tutoring my brother at my place starting tomorrow."Brett was more than willing, but it all depended on Emma's decision. "Emma, what do you think?"Emma responded politely, "Mr. Molloy, since I'm still studying, I can only offer lessons during my free time."Hugh interjected, "Mr. Molloy? No need for formalities. Just call me Hugh. Your accent sounds like you're from South Florivera. Did you get into Valtara University?"Seeing a talent like Emma, who had made it into Valtara University, Brett could not help but brag a little. "Emma is indeed from South Florivera. She got into Valtara University on her own merits. She's set to report to campus the day after
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Emma could tell Hugh's intentions and instantly felt a little scared.After all, she was in someone else's house, and if he were to do something to her, she would not even have a chance to call for help.She quietly reached for her phone in her purse, thinking of making a call for help. But before she could call someone, Hugh sat close to her again. "Ms. Blue, can I call you Emma?"Emma, frightened, moved back, but her legs were so weak that she could barely move. "M-Mr. Molloy, please behave yourself. I-I have a fiancé."In this dangerous moment, she thought of Ron.Although Ron did not like her, she believed that since Ron, the son of the Hagrid family, was her fiancé, no one would dare to hurt her.Hugh was amused by Emma's appearance of being fearful yet summoning the courage to resist.He suddenly laughed. "Haha, you have a fiancé? Do you think I want to do something to you? You're pretty, but among the women I've seen, there are far more beautiful ones than you. Haha..."
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Just when Emma thought the car was about to hit her and closed her eyes in fear, the piercing sound of brakes almost ruptured her eardrums.Her hands trembled as she opened her eyes and saw the yellow sports car had stopped beside her.The person inside the car was none other than Ron.Emma pondered, 'Didn't he leave? Why is he here?'Ron turned his head toward her and said, "Do I need to invite you before you get in?"He was wearing sunglasses, so Emma could not see the expression in his eyes. However, she could tell from his tone that he was furious.Without hesitation, Emma opened the car door and got in the car.As soon as she put on the seatbelt, Ron slammed on the accelerator, and the car quickly sped forward.If it were not for the seatbelt, Emma felt like she would have been thrown forward out of the car.The car engine was extremely loud as Ron continued driving at a high speed. He would turn the car left or right occasionally, making Emma's stomach churn.Soon after
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Two days passed quickly. During this time, Ron had not been home, and Emma just stayed in her room reading books. She would only go downstairs when it was time for meals.Emma had to go to school today, so she woke up very early in the morning and was ready to leave after breakfast.Carla seemed to have a lot to say as she watched Emma pack her luggage. In the end, she just said, "Emma, why don't you wait for a little more? I can arrange for the driver to come and take you."Emma replied, "There's no need for the trouble. I'm not bringing much with me, and I can just take a cab."Emma only had to carry a violin and a suitcase; it was convenient for her to just take a taxi. She tried her best not to cause trouble for the Hagrid family.Unexpectedly, Ron suddenly appeared at the front door. He glanced at Emma's suitcase before walking upstairs without saying a word.Carla felt awkward for Emma, but Emma acted as if everything was normal. "Carla, I'm leaving now."Carla replied, "L
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Ron said, "Mom, rest assured, I'll definitely get to the bottom of the truth." His eyes immediately turned cold as he continued, "If Gary's death was intentional, no matter who was behind it, I'll make sure that person suffers."Rebekah believed in Ron's capability. However, she thought he was still too young, and people could easily deal with him. "I believe in you, but—"Ron knew what Rebekah was about to say. He interrupted, "Mom, even if there's no string attached, I'll never marry Emma."Ron was not the eldest male descendant in the Hagrid family. So, the burden of making the Hagrid family prosper would not fall on him.As he was not considered the future successor to the Hagrid Corporation, the Hagrid family was not strict with him.He grew up as a pampered child, causing him to always act on a whim.Rebekah knew Ron very well. She thought, 'I hope Ron can live freely too, but many things are beyond our control.'She raised her hand to caress Ron's face. "I won't force you
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Ron said, "Okay."Rebekah replied, "School is reopening soon. You'll graduate from university in just one year. Back then, you said you didn't want to study abroad, and we all supported your decision. Once you graduate, you'll officially be an adult, and the responsibilities you have to shoulder are greater than you can imagine."Ron responded, "I know."He thought, 'Of course, I know that!'...Emma was in a new school with new schoolmates and new dormmates. Everything awaiting Emma was new.Even though she had gone through various hardships and had lost her freedom, she remained passionate about life and hopeful for the future.All along, she firmly believed that with hard work, she could change her current life situation, allowing both herself and Rihanna to live the life they had dreamed of.During freshman orientation, there was always an extra sense of excitement.After Emma got out of the car, she looked up and saw a large welcome banner stating "New Beginning! New Atmo
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Emma turned and dashed into the bathroom. She cranked the faucet on and splashed water on her face, aiming to soothe her nerves.Although they were engaged, they were still too young, with countless uncertainties looming over their future. The possibility of actually walking down the aisle was up in the air.Decisions made in a rush of happiness could eventually become sources of regret. And Emma knew all too well that she couldn't afford any regrets.She thought that fortunately, Ron hadn't pushed things further, which gave her time to cool off.After freshening up, Emma stepped out to find Ron on the balcony, a cigarette in hand.She couldn't resist chiding him, "I've told you to cut down on smoking. Why can't you seem to remember?"This time, Ron complied, snuffing out the cigarette. "We should get some sleep. We've got to put our best foot forward when we meet your family tomorrow.""Okay, I'll sleep on the couch. You take the bed," Emma responded.Ron simply replied, "As y
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Ron looked at her dawdling pace with disdain. "If you, a lady, can handle it, why can't I, a grown man, stay?"His words sounded noble, but Ron regretted them the moment they arrived at the hotel.Despite now earning a decent income, Emma was still reluctant to spend money.This place was hardly a hotel; it was clearly a budget inn charging only a few dozen bucks a night. The hygiene was questionable at best, and safety seemed like a gamble.Ron turned on his heel, dragging her suitcase behind him. "We're leaving, now.""It's too late, and we can't get a refund for the room.""Are you trying to get us killed?"Emma fell silent, her thoughts a whirlwind of frustration. 'I told him he wouldn't be used to cheap places. He insisted on coming with me, and now he won't even let me stay here alone. Why is he so annoying?'However, considering Ron had rushed over in the middle of the night to help her, Emma decided not to hold it against him.Ron picked the best hotel in the area—the
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Rebekah glanced over at Ron; she exchanged a knowing look with him before saying, "I'll have someone tidy up the rooms. Why don't you two stay here tonight and keep me company?"Ron replied simply, "Sure."Emma had purchased a midnight flight back to South Florivera, necessitating a rush to the airport, which made staying over after dinner impossible.Yet, she found herself at a loss for words, struggling to decline Rebekah's kind offer.As she hesitated, Ron stepped in to clear the air. "Mom, I've got something on tonight. After dinner, I'll drive Emma back to her dorm."Rebekah raised an eyebrow. "What's so important?" she wondered aloud, thinking, 'Wasn't he the one insisting Emma stay over? What's he up to now?'Ron kept it mysterious. "Life stuff."Rebekah could not help but chide him lightly, "You, always the joker."Right after dinner, Ron insisted on leaving to take Emma back to her dormitory. But as soon as they were out of the gated community, he asked, "So, you reall
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Ron chuckled. "I didn't know you were aware that even a cornered rat will fight."Emma shot him a glare. "Are we going or not?"Ron quickly said, "Of course. When Miss Blue commands, how can I dare not obey?"Fearing another of his notorious driving escapades, Emma hastily buckled her seatbelt as she settled into the car.Thankfully, this time Ron kept it smooth, driving steadily.As they neared their destination, Ron finally spoke up, "You know, that Tucker guy is a married man. Don't let his kindness fool you into being the other woman."Emma's gaze on Ron was fiery, seething with anger. "Do you even hear yourself? Is that what you think of me? For the last time: Tucker and I share nothing more than a mentor-mentee relationship. There's nothing else between us.""I'm just looking out for you, worried you might get deceived," Ron said, witnessing Emma's fury for the first time. Yet, he could not help but find her anger not at all intimidating, but rather endearingly foolish.R
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The two sisters had a pact: no cell phones at home to keep their secrets from the prying eyes of the Blue family. Thus, Emma could call only at prearranged times, the sole window for Rihanna to catch up.Rihanna's voice bubbled with excitement over the phone, as she chattered away about her life's minutiae.Knowing Rihanna was doing well eased Emma's mind.Just as Emma was about to end the call, she heard Rihanna's voice, soft and wistful. "You're really not coming home for the holidays? If you don't, I'll be all alone."Emma's heart clenched at those words, and she made up her mind in an instant. "I'll come back the day before New Year's Eve."The Blue family had their hands full with festivities that day, too busy to notice Rihanna's absence. Emma figured slipping back unnoticed then would be her best shot.After hanging up, Emma immediately booked a flight from Valtara to South Florivera. With her ticket secured and her last bit of work finished, Emma prepared to leave her off
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Emma had no interest in romance, let alone the audacity to dream that Ron might fancy her.This time, she did not pick up the thread of conversation.After dinner, Ron, as usual, drove Emma back to the university.Before parting, Ron said, "Winter break is almost upon us, and the dorms might be off-limits. Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place for a couple of months?"Emma offered a smile in response. "Thanks for the offer. I've spoken with the dorm supervisor and submitted an application in advance. I'll be able to stay over the holiday period."Ron paused before saying, "Well, if you need anything, just let me know. I'll text you my number in a bit; make sure you save it."Emma nodded. "Sure."Without further ado, Ron drove off.Upon returning to her dorm, Emma saw Evelyn and Cassie, busy packing their bags, surrounded by gifts for their parents bought from Valtara.Evelyn asked Emma, "Are you really not going home for the winter break?"Emma replied, "No, I won't
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Emma did not have the guts to risk failure because she did not have a safe haven to fall back on.Lucas kicked Ron in the shin. "Come on, if you fancy her, out with it. No Hagrid heir dithers like this."Ron glared at him. "Mind your own business." In his head, Emma was already his. The thought of losing her was unimaginable.Lucas said, "Without my meddling, she'd never be yours."Ron changed the subject. "I called you here for a serious discussion."Lucas replied, "No matter how serious, it can't outweigh the matter of your lifetime happiness."Ron was exasperated. "Lucas!"Lucas relented. "Alright, alright, you talk, I'm all ears."Ron spelled out Emma's music venture with Tucker. After hearing it all, Lucas could not help but see Emma in a new light."Never pegged Emma as such a dark horse," Lucas said.Silently listening to their conversation, Emma was thrilled to have her work recognized.Lucas said, "But, getting back to it, whether a song makes money, and how much, d
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Ron barked, "Lucas!"With a chuckle, Lucas responded, "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing Emma. I'm starving. Let's grab some food and talk business while we eat."Ron snapped, "Get lost!"Lucas could not help but revel in Ron's frustration. "Ron, have you fallen so quickly? Who was it that told me they would never accept an arranged marriage?"Emma was increasingly confused by their banter. "If it's inconvenient for me to be here, I can just take a cab and leave."Ron said, "Call you dumb and you won't admit it!"Emma thought to herself, 'I didn't want to be a third wheel, cramping their style. Was that really so wrong? No good deed goes unpunished, apparently.'Suddenly, Ron grabbed Emma's hand and led her inside. "It's cold out; let's go inside."Emma had to quicken her pace, practically being dragged along.Seeing them together, Lucas laughed heartily from behind. "Ron, oh Ron, never thought I'd see the day.""Don't laugh too soon. Your day is coming," Ron shot back.Th
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Emma said, "Okay."Ron asked, "Have you won over your crush?"Lucas responded, "Secret."Ron replied, "Looks like you haven't won her over."Lucas said, "As long as I make a move, there's no girl I can't win over. But I haven't made a move yet because the timing isn't right."Ron asked, "Is it because of the Sandow family?"Lucas answered, "The Sandow family wants to marry their daughter to me, and my family wants me to marry her too. But I've told them long ago that I'm not willing to do that. Nobody can make me marry a girl I don't like."Emma remained silent. 'I didn't expect that Lucas would also have the same problem as me and Ron.'It seems like the wealthier the family, the more they'll arrange marriages based on social status without considering personal preferences.'Lucas seemed to sense Emma's thoughts. "Emma, my situation with the Sandow girl is different from yours and Ron's. Don't lump us together."Ron looked at Emma and suddenly said, "There isn't any other gi
