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Tucker passed an A4 sheet to Emma. "Take a look at this." Emma took it, listening as Tucker added, "A TV series wants me as their music director. Here are some lyrics; try setting them to music."Glancing down, Emma saw a few lines without context, leaving her uncertain of the intended emotion. "Which series is it?""It's still in post-production; I haven't seen the footage yet. But it's adapted from a novel; you might want to check out the book if you have time."Emma nodded. "Sure."Stepping out of Tucker's studio, Emma looked up at the sky.Valtara was deep into winter, the cold wind cutting her face like a knife. The weather forecast had predicted heavy snow tonight, and it seemed to be on the verge of starting.Emma quickened her pace toward the subway station, planning to catch the train back to campus. But she had barely taken a few steps when she heard Cassie's voice."Emma, what are you doing here?"Turning around, Emma saw it was indeed Cassie. "I came for a job inter
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Toby said, "It's almost ready. Eat slowly, don't overdo it."Emma's eyes brimmed with envy as she watched the family of three. This was the scene she had longed for all her life.She neither desired vast wealth nor had an interest in inheriting any family business, nor did she wish for a marriage of convenience among the elite—her yearning was for a simple, happy, healthy home. She dreamed of parents who cherished and loved her, and a sister who grew up strong and healthy.Yet, this heartwarming scene, so common in ordinary families, became a luxury for her.Throughout her life, she had never truly received her parents' love and care. Now, she could not even get in touch with her sister. She had no idea if Rihanna was enduring the same hardships as her.The thought of the unreachable Rihanna, possibly suffering through the same agony Emma had experienced, turned Emma's face pale with worry.It was Caroline who noticed something was off. "Emma, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell
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Time seemed to stretch indefinitely until Emma's cell phone's ring snapped her back to reality. She quickly answered; Joyce was on the other end."Emma, can you come to the office?" Joyce asked.Emma replied with a simple, "Okay."After hanging up, Emma quickly pulled herself together and rushed to the game development company.She was needed for the final touches on the theme song of a new video game. This project was the brainchild of Ron and his team, and he was deeply invested in every detail. Therefore, Ron was closely involved in the production of the theme song.His presence did not disturb Emma's workflow at all.The morning flew by in a blur of activity. It was hectic, but the results were excellent, and everyone was pleased with their progress.Joyce suggested they all go out for a big lunch to celebrate.Emma felt heaviness in her head and little appetite for celebration. "I think I'll pass."Ron noticed her pallor. "Not feeling well?"Emma shook her head. "I'm fin
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Emma had barely settled into Ron's car when he fired up the engine and headed toward the university. She asked, "Are we going back to the campus?"Ron replied, "A few of my closest friends heard about my engagement and they've been dying to meet you. I've put it off several times, but I can't dodge it any longer, so I was hoping you could do me a favor.""Is it Hugh and the others?" Emma asked.Emma had never been fond of Hugh and his group because they always seemed to stir up trouble for no reason, acting like bullies around the campus."You'll see soon enough," Ron said.Before long, the car pulled up in front of a gracefully designed mansion. Such places were rare in Valtara.As Ron drove into the courtyard, a young man approached the car. "Well, well, after all this waiting, you've finally decided to bring your fiancée over for us to meet."Ron parked the car and turned to Emma. "This is Lucas White, the heir to the White Corporation in Hayshiport."Emma had heard of the W
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Susie said, "Listen up, Alwyn. If I'm stuck here alone while you lot play cards, without any of my mates for company, don't expect me to join your outings again."Alwyn replied, "All right, all right."Peering inside, Lucas craned his neck. "Hear that? Alwyn is under the thumb, totally whipped by his childhood sweetheart. He's in for it when they tie the knot."Ron glanced over, unimpressed. "And you? Met a girl once and can't shake her off."Lucas looked at Xander. "What's wrong with liking a girl?"Xander just pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose, staying silent.Lucas sighed, facing Xander. "Waste of time talking to you about love, but I've got to ask. What's your type, Xander?"Ron said, "Xander isn't like you, falling hard for a girl after one meet."Lucas fired back. "What's wrong with remembering someone after one meet? Does it bother you, Ron? Ever heard of love at first sight?"Ron scoffed. "Love at first sight; you make it sound so fancy. It's just lust at
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"Look, I got you a present, not to get one back from you. Open it up and see. I hope you like it," Susie said.Driven by Susie's excitement, Emma could not say no and started unwrapping the gift while Susie watched eagerly. Inside, there was this pretty necklace.The necklace did not have any brand name on it, and Emma could not guess how much it cost. However, judging by its appearance, Emma believed it was not cheap. "Susie, maybe I shouldn't—""It's from my heart, Emma. You've got to take it.""But—"Susie interrupted her. "No buts. You have no idea how small my circle is. Other than Alwyn and his buddies, I don't really have friends. Finding someone my age, someone like you, has been tough. You can't just not be my friend."Let me tell you, I don't make friends with just anybody. The first time I saw you, I just knew we'd hit it off. That's why I wanted to be your friend."Hanging out with Alwyn and his buddies, all they ever do is chatter about things I don't understand, or
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Alwyn said, "Two games in and you've already cleaned us out, Xander. Don't you ever worry you'll run out of folks willing to play with you if you keep this up?"Lucas chuckled. "Let him have his moment. Given his luck in love, let's allow him some victories at the card table, huh?""That's not necessarily how it's going to be," Alwyn said. "Who's to say Xander won't meet the girl of his dreams tomorrow?""The day Xander meets his dream girl is the day I've heard the funniest joke in years." Lucas chuckled, clearly amused.Alwyn raised an eyebrow. "Well, you never know. Wasn't it just the other day you were telling us there wasn't anyone special for you? And look at you now.""Ah, but I'm not Xander. I don't just sit around waiting for things to happen," Lucas responded."Tomorrow is another day. Who can really say what it brings?" Alwyn said."Why don't bet on it?" Lucas replied."What are we betting on?" Alwyn was already intrigued."Should we get Ron in on this?" Lucas glanc
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Emma nodded. "I just met him through Ron."Susie said, "He's quite something, you know. Alwyn looks up to him the most. There's a bunch of rumors about him, none too good. Outsiders tend to steer clear."She snuck a glance at Xander. "But after I've been around him with Alwyn a few times, I think he doesn't seem as bad as the rumors say. Sure, he's a bit quiet, not much for jokes, but that's about it."Not well acquainted with the group, Emma kept it brief. "We've all heard stories, but what he's really like, that's his own business."Susie got the hint. "So, what's the deal with you and Ron? Are you into him?"Emma cracked a smile. "Family arrangements, where's the room for like or dislike?"Hearing this, Susie's smile faded, revealing a more solemn expression. "Ah, every family has got its own set of challenges. People envy us for our backgrounds, but they don't see the troubles we face. In this day and age, to think we still don't have a say in our own marriages."Emma asked,
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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
