Chapter 85
Emmalie feigned curiosity, glancing behind Max. "I just wanted to find you for a chat, but I couldn't locate you anywhere. I asked around and learned you were in the surveillance room. What's going on? Why did you come here suddenly?" Max smiled warmly, maintaining his composure. "It's nothing. Someone mentioned there was a suspicious person at the party, so I came to check the surveillance myself. I didn't find anything unusual, so it was probably a false alarmTM Emmale nodded in response.
She lowered her head slightly as if feeling a bit embarrassed. Tve been thinking about today's events. Although Thea was wrong. I don't want her to be spoken ill of by others. So, I've made a plan. Tomorrow, I'll call the media, and I'll personally explain to them that the gift Hearing that she planned to involve the media, Max's brows furrowed, but then he relaxed, thinking of something.
He didn't refuse and instead sighed. "Emmalie, you're always so kind-hearted."
Seeing him agree, Emmalie clung to his arm, playfully. "Max, don't worry. I'm no pushover who's going to let Thea bully me. But I always remember what Mom wanted, to keep the family in harmony, and that's what I want too. If bowing my head can achieve that, then I don Max sighed helplessly. "If only Thea were half as sensible as you, I wouldn't be so troubled."
Emmalie beamed, tilting her head playfully. Then I'll bring the media to Thea's room tomorrow and give her a little surprise. I hope this time she won't be upset and will get along with us"
After Emmalie left, her assistant hesitantly stepped forward. "Mr. Rowland, is this really appropriate? Should we hold off on letting the media in?"
Max's tone turned cold. "What's inappropriate about it? Thea and Jake have been a couple for years. Everyone in our circle knows that. If the media does capture something, even if Thea doesn't want it, it'll be too late. The Hendrix family will have no choice but to accept it The assistant nodded but still seemed uneasy. "But even if Miss Rowland marries in, the Hendrix family might resent her for this. Their relationship may not go well."
Max scoffed. "That's the consequence of her own stubbornness. I've given her plenty of chances. If she hadn't been so defiant all this time, I wouldn't have resorted to this. Enough, let's not talk about this anymore. Just make sure someone is stationed near her room, but c "Understood," the assistant replied.
At this moment, Thea's body was burning and weak
She could only watch helplessly as a dark figure approached her
Although her mind was clouded, she still had some
e awareness.
Seeing what was happening. Thea understood everything.NôvelDrama.Org owns all content.
She closed her eyes, letting tears slip down her cheeks.
When she opened them again, her gaze was filled with nothing but cold resolve.
The Rowland family wants to sell me for their own gain, but I won't let them have their way, she vowed internally.
Slowly, with great effort, Thea inched toward the corner until she grasped a vase.
Thea held her breath, focusing on the man coming closer.
The man moved leisurely as if he already knew she was his prey.
With the last bit of strength she had. Thea swung the vase at the man's head.