All Chapters of Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed: Chapter 401 - Chapter 410

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401 I Will Kiss You Eventually

As Emily hurriedly finished dressing and dashed downstairs, she nearly collided with Jackson, who was on his way up to find her. He wrapped his arms around her, a bright, hopeful smile on his face. “What’s the rush?”Adam had been urgent on the phone, saying the Great Wall Group's representatives were about to land. With at least an hour’s drive from her place to the airport, how could she not be anxious?“Jackson…” Emily started, guilt creeping in.“Hey, don’t give me that guilty look! I’m your boyfriend; it’s normal for a boyfriend to wait for his girlfriend. Wow, you look amazing today! Did you dress up just for me?”Faced with his excited gaze, Emily found it hard to say she had to leave at the last minute. But… Adam had been good to her, and being the only New Yorker in the company meant she was the best choice for this task.“Um, Jackson…” she hesitated.He steadied her, holding her hands to warm them. “Your hands are freezing! Here, let me warm them up.”He tucked her hands und
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402 Cutting-Edge Technology

As Emily arrived at the airport, her phone rang. It was Adam.“Emily, have you arrived?” he asked.Emily nodded even though he couldn’t see her. “I just got here. Which flight are the Great Wall Group people on?”“I’m in the arrivals hall at Gate 35. Let’s meet there.”“You came too?” she replied, a bit surprised.Adam laughed, “I can’t let you handle this alone. As your boss, I have to lead by example.”Emily rolled her eyes playfully. “Well, I must admit, you’re quite dedicated. No complaints here.”“Ha! What can I say? I love money. The commission from the Great Wall Group exceeds our total revenue from last year. If I nail this deal, my dad will finally take me seriously.”Emily pouted slightly. “So that’s the real reason.”“But seriously, why is the Great Wall Group choosing us? Their design team is top-notch. They could go with any international firm. What do they see in us?”Adam shrugged over the phone. “Who knows? Maybe they genuinely think we’re good. Besides, isn’t it all a
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403 I'm British

“Not exactly,” Steven said. “The boss's grandmother is ninety-six years old. She’s had high blood pressure for years, but it was well-controlled until recently, thanks to a treatment from the boss's late wife. Meggie had been feeling better after taking her prescribed medications. Unfortunately, the boss's wife passed away three years ago, and the treatment might not be effective anymore after all this time. Meggie’s health has declined in recent years; her blood pressure remains dangerously high, even on maximum medication, and she’s been admitted to ICU multiple times. The boss was raised by her, and his feelings for her are extraordinary. Naturally, everything revolves around her well-being, and he hasn’t neglected the collaboration with Stardream, Emily. I hope you and Adam understand.”Adam sighed after hearing this. “I completely understand; family comes first. I can relate to that feeling. Don’t worry, Steven. What do we need to do to assist Mr. Norman? Just let us know, and St
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404 At All Costs

Steven chuckled lightly, “But you spoke such fluent American English, didn’t you? If I heard correctly, your accent is New York.”Emily frowned. “Steven, I don’t understand what you mean.”Steven smiled apologetically. “I meant no offense; I just hope thatMiranda can quickly return to New York to participate in the project. Our CEO is quite urgent about it.”“Well, I need to go home and pack. I have a lot of personal belongings to take with me.”“Once you’re in New York, Dylan will take care of all your needs—accommodations, meals, everything. You just need to make a list, and Dylan will handle it without question.”At this point, the conversation had taken on an air of inevitability.Even Adam had no reason to voice any objections.Emily couldn’t help but scoff internally; she was beginning to understand why Vincent had promoted Steven to his assistant. Dylan was easygoing and cheerful, but Steven was not. He clearly possessed superior communication skills and negotiation tactics, ef
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405 Things Change

The next few hours felt like a battlefield.Quickly processing documents, booking tickets, getting through security, finding the boarding gate—it was all a whirlwind. Steven almost had to drag Emily along at a half-run. By the time they finally reached the gate, the cabin doors were just about to close. They managed to get on the plane at the very last moment.Steven let out a breath of relief. "Miranda, it really hasn’t been easy getting you here."The flight had no first-class tickets left, so they ended up in economy class. The legroom was extremely cramped, and the space felt tight. To make matters worse, next to Emily sat a rowdy young boy, around ten years old. He kept climbing up and down, unable to sit still for a moment. Several times, he stepped on Emily's feet, leaving smudgy footprints on her dress.Emily sat in the middle, with Steven by the aisle. Seeing the situation, Steven immediately stood up. "Miranda, why don’t we swap seats?"Emily didn’t object. Her dress was an
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406 The Fire

Six hours later, the plane landed smoothly at JFK Airport in New York City.Steven's first action upon turning on his phone was to call his boss to report their arrival. Since neither he nor Emily had any luggage, they bypassed baggage claim and swiftly cleared customs, heading straight out of the terminal."Dylan is waiting for us at the entrance," Steven said.Emily nodded, unsurprised.When Dylan saw Emily, his greeting was as kind and friendly as ever. "Miranda, it's been a while."Emily smiled slightly. "Not that long. We just saw each other last week in Rome.""True, but for some people, a day apart feels like a lifetime, let alone three years," Dylan said, his words carrying a hint of meaning.Emily pretended not to notice the implication.Steven opened the car door for her, and Emily got in without complaint. During the drive, Steven was at the wheel while Dylan sat in the front passenger seat. Unlike on the plane, neither of them said much, and Emily was more than happy to re
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407 Why Did It Change?

Just then, Ken glanced towards the door. "Boss, you're here."Emily heard a hoarse voice from behind her. "Yeah, I heard Miranda was here, so I came to see her."At that moment, time seemed to stand still.Everything around her faded into silence. Emily could hear her own breathing, and the slow, deliberate footsteps of the man approaching. Each second seemed to stretch into eternity, the sound of his polished shoes on the floor echoing crisply, each step pounding like a heavy hammer on her heart.Suddenly, she felt a sharp cramp in her lower abdomen.Emily's face turned pale instantly, and she crouched down, clutching her belly.Ken, who was closest to her, rushed to support her. "Miranda, are you okay?"Cold sweat broke out on Emily's forehead. "I'm just feeling a bit unwell. I need to use the restroom."She quickly turned around, pushing past him and bursting out of the room.Ken called after her, "Just go straight to the end and turn right, the ladies' room is there—"Satan watche
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408 Let Me Go

Emily closed her eyes, trying to regulate her breathing, pushing down the emotions surging within her.“Mr. Norman, this is the ladies' restroom,” she said, her voice strained.“I know,” Satan replied, leaning in, seemingly inhaling the scent of her hair. “You changed your shampoo too.”“Mr. Norman, I came to the Great Wall Group to provide design support, not to discuss shampoos or menstrual cycles with you,” Emily said, her frustration barely concealed.Satan didn’t stop, lifting a strand of her hair from her shoulder, bringing it to his nose. “It’s true, it’s different. You used to use gardenia—light and fresh. Now, it’s lavender, much stronger.”Emily had enough. She reached out and gave him a hard push.Perhaps he hadn’t expected her to resist physically; he stumbled back a couple of steps.Free at last, Emily almost ran out, as though chased by a hundred demons.She wanted nothing more than to leave this place—especially when she was alone with him.Her menstrual cycle, her sham
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409 As Long As It’s Not 2307

Emily descended the stairs directly to the lobby on the first floor.Steven saw her coming and quickly caught up. “Miranda, while you’re in New York, I’ll be taking care of everything regarding your accommodation. Do you have any specific requests for the hotel? I can book it right away.”Emily looked at him, “Did Mr. Norman send you?”“No, it was Dylan who asked me to come,” Steven replied with a slightly awkward smile. “He said you might not want to see him and since I’m a new face, you might not feel too opposed.”Emily hummed, “He certainly knows me well.”“Well, Dylan has been Mr. Norman’s assistant for so many years. He’s very experienced.” Steven noticed Emily's red eyes, as if she had just been crying. To change the subject, he added, “About the hotel…”“North-facing, not much sunlight, and a room with a kitchen—those are my requirements,” Emily replied.Steven nodded eagerly. “Got it, I’ll take care of it now.”He jogged ahead of her to hold the door open as they exited the b
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410 Family Feud

Steven finally managed to move Emily’s room to the third floor. It was a lower level, with less natural light and tucked away at the end of a hallway. While it was a bit out of the way, it was at least quiet.After taking a shower, Emily sat down on the bed, placing her laptop on her knees. She hadn’t been with Stardream for long, so there was a lot she still needed to catch up on. Every day, the design department sent her project reports, which she tried to review diligently to keep up with the pace.Amid the usual work emails, one stood out.It was from Adam, her boss, and contained a profile picture of a man."Leslie – his background is mysterious. Some say he’s the eldest son of the Norman family, but there are also rumors he’s only an adopted son, not their biological child. Three years ago, the Great Wall Group merged with the Norman Corporation. Many suspect it was a plan twenty years in the making, where the adopted son stole the inheritance, leaving the biological children po
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