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Chapter 201

Author: Hauling Treasures
“Didn't you say Justin wouldn't be here?” Emma asked, her voice laced with irritation.

“If I’d known he’d show up, I wouldn’t have come with you,” she thought to herself.

Jacob clicked his tongue nonchalantly, his tone dismissive. “The secretary said he wouldn’t come. How was I supposed to know he’d change his mind?”

*

Justin, bored and feeling an emptiness grow inside him, had finished all the necessary pleasantries at the York family’s banquet. He was preparing to leave with Zac, brushing off Yvonne's attempts to prolong his stay.

Just as he turned to leave, Emma suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his path.

“Justin,” she said softly, her voice trembling with a hint of desperation, “Can I talk to you alone for a moment?”

Zac raised an eyebrow, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Oh? And what could you possibly need to say that I can’t hear?”

Emma fidgeted, wringing her hands nervously. “I just… I need to explain tonight.”

Zac scoffed internally. “What’s ther
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