LOGINShare
Chapter 1689
Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56Related chapters
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1690
Emma expressed her gratitude. Shortly after, she found herself being ushered into the music director's office."Ms. Murray, Ms. Libre is here."Looking up, Joyce saw Emma's young face. "I didn't expect you to be so young and yet able to produce such fine lyrics and melodies."In the music industry, hard work was not always enough; some people were just born for it. Emma was one of those naturally gifted individuals, though her family circumstances had limited her opportunities.As a newcomer in the professional world, Emma could not always tell if compliments were genuine or not, but she chose to believe them.She smiled and said, "Most of the people who play our game are around my age, and the protagonist is also about as old as I am. Maybe that's why I can empathize with her and write the lyrics and music the way I do."Joyce said, "You're being modest."There was a common belief that the younger generation was arrogant and overly confident, and Joyce had encountered her fair
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1691
Joyce said, "Come on, Libre, let's go meet the boss. Our boss, Mr. Hagrid, is quite the young gun. He might seem a bit tough to crack at first glance, but he's golden-hearted, and always treats us right."Emma found herself at a loss for words, uncertain how to respond to Joyce's introduction.As they stepped out of the director's office, they barely had to take a few strides before finding themselves at the boss's door.Joyce rapped on the door, announcing their presence. "Mr. Hagrid, Libre is here."As Emma lifted her gaze, she was instantly struck by a familiar and imposing figure.The Hagrid surname was common enough, but Emma had never in her wildest dreams imagined that the head of a gaming company would be Ron.Ron's eyes met hers. "It's you? You're Libre?"Emma nodded, her voice a whisper. "Hello, Mr. Hagrid."Joyce, catching the exchange, could not help but interject. "You two know each other?"It was not surprising to her that both had attended Valtara University and
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1692
Emma had a simple creed regarding her work: if it was rightfully hers, she would not shy away from claiming it. Anything not meant for her, she would not overreach to obtain.Ron said, "I'm willing to entertain more demands from your side."Emma offered a polite smile in return. "I appreciate the gesture, Mr. Hagrid, but there are company policies to consider. Our acquaintance shouldn't lead to my receiving special treatment.""My offer isn't rooted in our familiarity, but rather in my genuine appreciation for your work."At the mention of her work's recognition, Emma could not help but beam a radiant smile at Ron. "Thank you for valuing my creations. I'm already content with the compensation your company has proposed."Ron scoffed internally, labeling her naively selfless. Her lyrics and melodies were worth far more than his initial offer; she could have negotiated for a higher fee. 'Foolish,' he thought, 'If not stubbornness, then what?'Emma remained silent.Ron then said, "S
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1693
Emma's words ignited a fire in Regina. "Listen here, Emma." She warned sharply. "If you don't wise up and get your act together, you can forget about ever seeing Rihanna again."Emma shot back with equal ferocity. "And you'd better remember this: if anything happens to Rihanna, don't think for a second you'll get any favors from me or the Hagrid family."Regina let out a cold, mocking laugh. "Oh, Emma, you think you've got wings to fly now, throwing threats at me? I'll give you one more month. If I don't hear good news about you and Ron, I'm sending Rihanna abroad, and you'll never be able to find her again."With that, Regina ended the call. Emma tried to video call back, but the screen flashed and disconnected. A subsequent call attempt revealed the phone was turned off.Worry bleached the color from Emma's face. "What am I going to do? If Rihanna's really sent abroad, how'll she manage alone?"Out of the silence, Ron's calm and steady voice reached her. "You look troubled." He
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1694
Emma shook her head. "No need—the campus isn't far. I'll just take the bus back.""Alright," Ron replied.It was not that Emma had a free ride she refused to take, but rather, she was not headed back to campus just yet. She had a shift at a coffee shop in the nearby business district. Due to a delay, Emma, running short on time, hurried to the cafe as quickly as possible.Working there as a temp, Emma found the sophisticated task of blending coffee beyond her reach, for now. Her main duties involved serving coffee, cleaning, and other miscellaneous tasks.Little did she expect to run into Ron again so soon. He had chosen her workplace for a coffee meeting with someone. If Emma did not know better about Ron's indifference toward her, she might have suspected he was orchestrating these encounters on purpose.Even though Emma never felt ashamed of waiting tables, she wondered if Ron, with his distinguished background, might think less of her. Thus, after serving him his coffee, she q
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1695
Ron replied curtly, "I'm busy."With a sense of urgency in his voice, Jake said through the phone, "Your grandpa knows about Emma working at the cafe. We need to handle this situation promptly, or the consequences will be dire."Ron's expression turned icy. "Who told you Emma was working at the cafe?"Jake said, "Your grandpa just received some photos. He didn't say who sent them, and I don't know either."Ron ended the call and glared at the man across from him. "You've got some nerve, betraying me right to my face."The man, unfazed, responded, "Ron, I'm doing this for your sake, for Emma's sake. If I don't intervene now, Emma's part-time job could be twisted against her, and once it reaches your grandpa, you and Emma would be facing a dead end."Ron understood all too well the logic behind those words, yet he did not see Emma's part-time job as something to be ashamed of. "Emma.""Sir, how can I assist you?" Emma hurried over to ask.Ron commanded. "Get out of that uniform a
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1696
Emma shook her head. "I don't know."Ron said, "Ever since the news about the Blue family's alliance with the Hagrid family broke, your family managed to secure several major projects—projects that were once out of reach with fierce competition."These projects are gold mines. As long as they're managed well, they could solidify the Blue family's dominance over the entire South Florivera region."In Ron's eyes, Emma deserved all the credit for these achievements, yet she seemed to believe she played no part.Emma simply responded, "Oh."'Oh? Is that all she's going to say?' Ron thought, too frustrated to engage further.Shortly after, as they arrived back at the Hagrid residence, Jake, who had been waiting at the entrance, hurried over upon seeing their car approach."Ron, Emma." He greeted."Hello, Jake," Emma replied.Jake said, "Emma, not to overstep, but this isn't minor. It's not just the Blue family's reputation; it's the Hagrid family's honor too."Think about it. If w
Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO Chapter 1697
Philip nodded in satisfaction before his gaze shifted to Ron, his eyes hardening instantly. "Emma is your fiancée, and you've let her suffer out there without proper care. You need to take a hard look at yourself."Ron leaned back in his chair, casually crossing his legs with a nonchalance that bordered on defiance. "Grandpa, don't you ever get tired?"Philip shot back. "If any of you young ones had half Gary's capability, I wouldn't be this worn out."Mention of his deceased brother cast a shadow over Ron's expression, silencing him.Philip said, "Tonight, you two will stay home and have dinner with me."Emma replied, "Okay.""I've got other plans; I'm busy." Ron stood up, glancing at Emma. "Weren't we supposed to have a date tonight? Are you planning to stand me up?"Emma found herself at a loss, her thoughts racing. 'When did I ever agree to a date with him?'Hearing about their supposed date, Philip seemed pleased. "Well, in that case, you two go ahead with your plans. Come
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
