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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chapter 1698

"Thanks for the vote of confidence," Emma said.Ron freed his right hand and pressed a button on the center console, opening a compartment. He retrieved a business card and handed it to Emma."I've got a friend in the music business. If you ever need anything, give him a call. Don't worry about dropping my name; he values talent over connections."Emma took the card and glanced at the name. It belonged to someone she had heard of—a renowned musical prodigy in the industry, especially known for his contemporary twists on classical music.Talented folks often had their quirks. He was known to be difficult, but his chart-topping music made him highly sought after.Emma thought working with him could not only leverage her unique strengths but also offer an escape from the controlling grasp of both the Hagrid and Blue families."Are you actually acquainted with Tucker Steer?" Emma could not hide her excitement."What's so surprising about that?" Ron replied.For Ron, it was a minor
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Chapter 1699

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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Chapter 1700

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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