LOGINShare
Chapter 1657
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56Related chapters
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1658
Emma did not want to sit beside Philip at all. But since he asked her, she could not refuse.She wished she could sit at the farthest seat to stay unnoticed.However, she understood that as long as she remained Ron's fiancée, she could not avoid the spotlights.Rebekah, who was sitting close to Emma, took some food for her. "Emma, eat more and quickly gain some weight. If your parents find out you've lost weight, they'll surely worry."Emma replied, "Thank you, Mrs. Hagrid."Emma addressing Rebekah as Mrs. Hagrid seemed acceptable, but to the other people at the scene, it was a mistake.Anthony said, "Emma, you're engaged to Ron, and you still address her as Mrs. Hagrid—that seems a bit odd, doesn't it?"With Philip backing Emma, Rebekah confidently responded, "Youngsters nowadays are shy. As long as she respects me, I don't mind how she addresses me. As long as she feels comfortable."Kerry spoke in support of Rebekah, "Anthony, Rebekah doesn't mind how she was addressed, so w
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1659
Amanda looked at Rebekah and said, "You're truly cunning. I'm nothing compared to you.""Amanda, don't go throwing dirt on others. You know very well what you and your family have done over the years." Rebekah became more and more emotional as she continued, "If I find out that Gary's death is related to you all, I'll make sure you have to mourn for the loss of your child just like I did."In life, one of the most tragic things was when a parent lost their child.Amanda was agitated as soon as she heard that. "What did you say? I dare you to repeat it."Rebekah stared at Amanda coldly. "Do I need to make myself any clearer?"Amanda could not hold back her anger. "Your son was a jinxed soul. He made money but couldn't enjoy the wealth. Don't involve my son in this matter."No mother could tolerate hearing their child being called a jinxed soul.Rebekah, not caring about maintaining a proper demeanor, slapped Amanda in the face hard. "Amanda Beckwith, take back what you just said,
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1660
Kerry continued saying, "Ron and Emma are young and healthy; there shouldn't be any issues with conception. Once Emma gets pregnant, it'll definitely be a boy, it won't be a girl..."As soon as Rebekah heard that, she immediately knew what Kerry meant. "Is this really a good idea? After all, whether it's a boy or a girl, they're Ron's child."Kerry replied, "If you want to achieve great things, you must be willing to sacrifice some less important things. If you can't make tough decisions even in a situation like this, you'll have to watch as Hagrid Corporation falls into the hands of Anthony and Bernard. And you'll never find out the real cause of Gary's death."Kerry paused, before emphasizing each word, "Unless you don't want to know the truth about Gary's death."Rebekah wanted to know about the truth so much that she had almost gone crazy from thinking about it. She responded, "All right, I'll listen to you. I must find out the cause of Gary's death and bring him justice."Ker
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1661
Emma asked, "So, what are you asking?"Ron said, "Didn't your family teach you to fight back when bullied? Didn't they tell you that if you're too kind, people will take advantage of you?"Emma sniffed, her nose turning red, and shook her head. "No."As she was growing up, Emma was taught to endure and tolerate things. If she resisted, she would face various forms of punishment, including solitary confinement and physical abuse.Emma still vividly remembered a time from her childhood when Jadon Blue, her uncle Fredrinn Blue's son, had damaged her favorite stationery box. Fredrinn was Carl's younger brother.At that time, Emma was so angry that she pushed Jadon.She was not strong, and her push could not actually cause Jadon to fall. Unexpectedly, Jadon intentionally fell to the ground and started crying loudly. "She hit me, she hit me..."Jadon's cries quickly attracted the attention of the adults.Ally Bennett, Fredrinn's wife, cried and held Jadon. "Who hit you?"Jadon trium
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1662
Jadon said, "I feel better now."Fredrinn replied, "That's good. You can leave now. I have a few words for this little brat."Jadon responded, "Dad, I have something to say to her too."Fredrinn replied, "Go ahead."Jadon stepped forward, crouched beside Emma, and covered his nose with his hand because she smelled bad. "Will you dare to push me again in the future?"Emma stubbornly replied, "You broke my stationery box and you fell by yourself."Jadon said, "Dad, she still doesn't realize her mistake."Fredrinn moved forward and kicked Emma's back forcefully. "Little brat, my son could do more than just break your stationery case. Heck, he could bury you in a hole, and your parents wouldn't dare make a sound."Even though Fredrinn's hard kick caused Emma to curl up in pain, her spirit remained defiant. "I didn't do anything wrong; he did."At that moment, she still held hope, thinking that as long as she explained the situation properly, her parents would stand up for her and
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1663
After a while, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped.Then, Ron opened the bathroom door and came out with a towel wrapped tightly around him.He was young, and his physique was great.Emma, startled, instinctively covered her eyes. "U-Um, there's a sofa in the study area. Can I sleep there for tonight?"Ron replied, "There are clean clothes prepared for you in the cloakroom. Take a shower. I'm a germophobe; I don't want someone dirty sleeping in the same room as me."Emma lowered her hands and saw Ron's sturdy chest again. She quickly covered her eyes once more. "So, you agree to allow me to sleep on the sofa?"Ron responded, "I dislike people who talk too much."Emma understood him. "I'll go get washed."Emma then went to the cloakroom.The Hagrid family's servants were considerate. Not only did they prepare several sets of clean clothes for Emma, but they also provided her with sleepwear.The house was heated, so despite the freezing temperature outside, it was warm i
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1664
She whipped out her phone, intending to send a message to Rihanna, but found her inbox overflowing with unread texts—all from Rihanna.[I miss you.][The days drag on forever without you here.][Remember the flowers we planted last summer? They're shooting up. Bet they'll be blooming by the time you're back.][Can I start school early at Valtara?][Mom and Dad got into it today. They ended up throwing punches. Both got hurt.][Why aren't you replying? You're bailing on me too?]Emma quickly typed a response: [What are you talking about? Ditch you? Never. I've just got out of the shower and saw your messages. Replying right away.]Rihanna replied: [Scared me there. Thought you didn't want me anymore.]Emma typed: [You're my world, my number one. I'd never let you go. No way.]Rihanna wrote: [Emma...]Emma typed: [I wish I could bring you to Valtara sooner, but I don't have the ability yet. Give me some time, I'll figure something out. We'll make it happen.]One thing was cle
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1665
Emma and Rihanna talked for quite a while. The moment they hung up, Emma immediately fired up her banking app to check the balance in her account.Back in South Florivera, the Blues never gave her a dime for personal expenses. They would not let her take any part-time jobs either, fearing it would tarnish their family's reputation.Her bank account boasted a little over ten grand, every penny of which was earned from tutoring gigs since she landed in Valtara. In a small town, ten thousand bucks could stretch to cover a year's rent and living expenses if she played her cards right.But Valtara was a different beast. Sky-high living costs, exorbitant rents, and landlords demanding a year's lease upfront. Her savings would not even cover the rent, let alone support Rihanna when she arrived.Determined to bring Rihanna to Valtara sooner rather than later, Emma steeled herself. She decided to hustle harder, scouring for another part-time job to beef up her monthly earnings.With her mi
Latest chapter
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1738
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1737
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1736
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1735
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1734
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1733
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1732
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1731
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
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1730
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
