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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

"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

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,

Susie watched Emma play and felt a surge of excitement. "Alwyn, I'm in for the next game."Alwyn just chuckled. "Sure thing.""Are you guys trying to make me and Xander go broke or what? Xander was winning every hand before you let your wives join," said Lucas, glancing over at Xander. "I always thought Xander was tough with everyone. Didn't know he had a soft spot for his buddy's girl."Xander looked up, his eyes cold behind his sleek, silver glasses. "What's it going to take to shut you up?""A kiss from my crush would do."Lucas said it so smoothly, without batting an eye, that Emma and Susie both blushed.Alwyn reached out, tucking a loose strand of Susie's hair behind her ear. "Focus on your game, don't mind him."Ron nudged Lucas. "Mind the setting, will you?"Lucas asked, "Did I say something wrong?"Alwyn said, "Please, just zip it."Susie asked, "Alwyn, which card should I play?"Alwyn took Susie's hand gently, guiding her to pick and play a card.Lucas suddenly lo

Emma cracked a bitter smile. "You don't need to say sorry. It's okay."Ron said, "But the Blue family didn't close the door completely; they offered me a deal.""What kind of deal?""If you can get pregnant with my child before New Year and it's confirmed to be a boy, they agreed to let your sister come to Valtara."Emma squeezed her hands tight. "Ha, don't worry about them.""Emma.""Yeah?""I'm going to make myself stronger. I'll call off our engagement before it's too late. I won't marry someone I don't want to, and I won't let you marry someone you don't want to."Emma smiled, then started laughing and crying at the same time.Ron almost wiped her tears away but decided not to and pulled his hand back.Emma vigorously wiped away her tears. "You becoming stronger just means our engagement can be broken off. After it's broken off, I might become a laughingstock, an outcast. Or they might just make me marry someone else."I want to break free from their control, but that me