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Chapter 1641

While Hugh and Emma were talking, his phone suddenly rang. He answered immediately. "Ron, I'm at school."Emma could not hear what Ron was saying, but she heard Hugh say, "What's so strange about me coming to school today? I just happen to be interested in the girl who came to my house a few days ago to apply for a tutoring job."Hugh paused and added, "It's quite a coincidence; she happens to be our junior. So, I came early to see if she needed my help."Emma was not interested in their affairs. So, while Hugh was on the phone, she quickly dragged her suitcase and walked away.Hugh spoke again, "By the way, I heard that the arranged fiancée your family chose for you is also a new student at our school. When are you bringing her out for us to meet?"Before he could finish talking, Ron had already hung up.Hugh shook his head after the call ended. He sighed. "It's fine that he doesn't want her to meet us. Why did he suddenly end the call? He's becoming more and more unpredictable.
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Chapter 1642

Only the counselor sent two text messages in the group chat: [Emma, by the way, he's a senior in his final year.[You can just focus on your own speech draft, and he'll handle his. Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., you two go to the auditorium in Area B to practice the speech together before the ceremony. The school entrance ceremony is a big deal, and we can't allow any mistakes.]Emma replied with a simple [OK] and did not think much about it.She then texted Rihanna on WhatsApp: [Ree, how's the new semester going?]Rihanna responded: [I miss you so, so much. How much longer do I have to wait before I can go find you in Valtara?]Emma replied: [Focus on your studies for now, and when you get into a university in Valtara in a few years, we can be together again.]Rihanna texted: [Emma...]Emma asked: [What's wrong?]After a while, Rihanna finally replied: [Mom said we're jinxes. She mentioned she couldn't have a son because we took his spot to be born.]Emma used to hear similar remarks
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Chapter 1643

After one night had passed, Emma had already buried the emotional pain within herself.In the afternoon, she arrived at the location specified by the counselor on time.People were rehearsing speeches and performances. Everyone was busy with their tasks.However, Emma had waited for quite a while and still did not see her partner.She texted in the three-person group chat, mentioning that person: [Hi, have you arrived?]That person did not respond.Emma checked the time. The agreed-upon time was at 2:00 p.m., and it was now 2:30 p.m., a full half an hour had passed. She hated nothing more than people who were not punctual.Even so, she did not say anything unpleasant. She texted again: [Please respond when you see my messages. It's been more than half an hour since the agreed time. How much longer do I have to wait for you?]After she sent it, she waited for some time, but that student still did not reply to her.Perhaps, the counselor was unable to stand it any longer. He tex
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Chapter 1644

The name "Ron Hagrid" struck Emma like a bolt of lightning, jolting her into total paralysis. Standing frozen on stage, Emma could not hear a thing, even though the applause from the audience roared like thunder.It had been ten days since her enrollment at the university. In that time, she had not crossed paths with Ron, nor had the Hagrid family reached out. She had nearly forgotten why her family sent her to Valtara when Ron reappeared before her. How could she not panic?Evelyn and Cassie shared the thrill. "Holy cow, I never expected the person speaking with Emma would be Ron!"Ron's identity was an open secret in Valtara, especially at the university.Everyone craned their necks to scan the crowd for Ron, but he was nowhere to be seen. The host had to call out again, "Please welcome our outstanding student representative, Ron Hagrid."At that moment, Ron emerged from backstage, approaching the host and Emma with slow, measured steps.The host noticed Emma's distraction and
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Chapter 1645

Ron did not give anyone a chance to react with his final word. He handed the microphone back to the host, strutting off the stage with a total disregard for everyone around. Wherever Ron went, he was the center of attention; every gaze in the room followed his every move.As he approached his gang of misfits, he muttered something to them, and they all followed him, exiting the assembly in full view of the entire school.With Ron gone, it was not just the crowd's eyes following him—it seemed like he had taken their souls with him. No one paid any attention to Emma on the stage.The host quickly passed the microphone to Emma. "You continue."Emma was not fazed, despite being completely ignored by everyone. With Ron out of the picture, she felt more relaxed. When she spoke again, her voice was loud and clear, her emotions palpable. She quickly recaptured everyone's attention.The morning flew by, and as the assembly dispersed, Emma and her dormmates headed back to their room.Buzzi
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Chapter 1646

Emma was not surprised that Ron was drawn to such a vibrant girl.Deborra slammed tennis balls one after another, rapidly emptying a small cart. She finally turned to Emma, wiping sweat with a towel. Her gaze mixed scrutiny with disdain. "Emma? From South Florivera?""Yes," Emma replied."Play tennis?" asked Deborra.Being immersed in the arts by the Blue family, Emma became a maestro in music and painting, leaving no time for physical training. Her athletic ability was notably lacking. "No, I don't."Swinging her racket, Deborra forcefully returned a ball shot by the machine. "Tennis isn't exactly a high-end sport. You can hire a private coach for just a few hundred bucks a lesson. Your folks are too tight to cough up that kind of cash?"'A few hundred bucks, just like that—a month's living expenses for many ordinary folks,' Emma thought to herself, biting her tongue. "What do you want from me?"Deborra paced slowly toward Emma, racket in hand. "Heard you're engaged to Ron?""
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Chapter 1647

Deborra knew that if there was anyone to blame, it was her family's inability to penetrate the elite circles of Valtara's three major families.The Costner family, a name towering unreachable for many, paled in comparison to the Hagrids. Had things been different, she, not Emma from South Florivera, would have been the one to join forces with Ron.Deep down, Deborra understood the whole picture, but she refused to accept it. She stubbornly blamed Emma for everything that had gone wrong.Meanwhile, Ron had already gathered his motley crew of friends at his house near the school. This place, a sprawling two thousand square-foot loft, was his first major purchase during his freshman year. He spent most of his university days living there.Since Ron was the only one living there, he had transformed the space into a bachelor's dream. The extra rooms were knocked through to create an ultimate game room. He would invite various classmates over daily under the guise of "game testing"—a cle
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Chapter 1648

Ron got the call earlier today from Philip. "Ron, I've arranged for you and Emma to give that speech together. You've got to be there."He knew it was his grandfather's doing, nothing to do with Emma.Ron lit a cigarette in frustration, taking hard drags as he thought about her. Her small face, the size of a palm, seemed so fragile, as if she would topple over with a gust of wind.Hugh strolled over, taking a seat next to him. "Ron, what do you think of my girlfriend?"Ron blew out a smoke ring and asked casually, "Which one?"Hugh retorted, "What kind of question is that? Yeah, I've dated a bunch, but never two at the same time. I always break it off clean before moving on to the next."Ron gave him a cold look. "Can't live without a woman, huh?"Hugh shot back, "You think everyone's like you, swearing off relationships? You've never had a girlfriend, so you don't know how soft it feels to hold one. I don't blame you."Ron just scoffed.Hugh continued, "I'm asking you serious
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Chapter 1649

Hugh thought, 'So, he's not admitting it? If he doesn't admit it, does that mean I can do whatever I want with her?'Ron shot back, "Did I ever stop you from chasing her?"Hugh, frustrated, thought to himself, 'Damn! Who talks like that?'Ron, with a challenging tone, asked, "What's the matter? Getting cold feet?"Hugh cautiously asked, "So, you're saying I can keep pursuing Emma?"Ron said, "You better move fast and seal the deal with her."Hugh finally grasped Ron's cruel intent. "Ron, oh Ron, you're ruthless. You want me to woo your fiancée, hoping something happens between us, so you can call off the engagement. But did you ever think about the consequences? What would Emma have to endure?"This meant disgrace for the Hagrid family, it meant Ron could not even keep a woman, and it meant Emma would never have a good life ahead.Ron did not care about the first two points, but when it came to fragile Emma, it was a different story. But he did not want to let his heart soften.
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Chapter 1650

Hugh sighed. "I'm heartbroken, man. Can't even think about playing games right now."Ron shot him a dismissive look. "Then you can hit the road, buddy."Hugh's voice hardened. "What's with your attitude, asking me to help test your game? Now that it's making money, you've changed. Ron, you can't be like this, or you'll end up with no friends."Ron smirked. "You're quite the chatterbox. How did you manage to snag a girlfriend?"Hugh chuckled, leaning in. "You got the wrong idea about girls, my friend. I have a girlfriend because, first, I'm good-looking, and second, I've got cash. Handsome and wealthy, that's the hottest commodity in the dating market."Ron laughed heartily. "Instead of being a person, you treat yourself like merchandise."Hugh rolled his eyes. "I was speaking metaphorically."Ron had had enough of the banter. He checked his watch, then stood up abruptly.Hugh persisted, his tone incredulous. "You bring all these people to your place to test the game, and they'r
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