The atmosphere became tense and Jonas pretended to remain ignorant.

Although Melinda and Emily were scowling at each other, Jonas remained still.

Melinda was surprised. She had always thought that Jonas was on Emily's side.

"Jonas, it's been so long since I had spent time with you at your place. Do you mind if I stay here for a while?" Emily asked, biting her bottom lip nervously.

Melinda narrowed her eyes and stared at Emily. Jonas was a little surprised too. He didn't expect Emily would make such a request. Emily was intimidated by Melinda's presence. She didn't want Jonas to fall for Melinda, so she decided to stay at Jonas's place and separate them.

"Jonas, the paparazzi have found out where I live now. I... err..." she trailed off and stopped when she caught Melinda staring at her suspiciously.

Melinda understood that Emily had come with a plan. She wondered if the paparazzi knew why she was staying here.

Jonas thought that Melinda was annoyed by Emily's presence and he groaned in frustration. Women were always hard to deal with.

"Jonas, she has been your best friend since childhood. She can stay with us for a few days. Ask Gavin to arrange a room for her," Melinda said, smirking at Emily.

Emily was shocked by Melinda's response. She was annoyed that Melinda didn't react and create problems like she had expected her to. But she couldn't refuse the offer.

Although Melinda wasn't a stunning beauty, she had an amazing personality. She could effortlessly mesmerize people with her charm.

Gavin stood in a corner and watched them talk. Melinda instructed him to arrange a room for Emily.

Emily's decision was spontaneous and she did not bring her belongings with her. Jonas bought new things for her, which lit a spark of hope in Emily's heart.

Melinda usually dressed casually at home. Emily was surprised to see Melinda walk down in a light purple gauze skirt and a pair of silver high heels during dinner. Her hair was tied into a loose bun as tendrils of hair escaped from the sides.

Jonas's breath caught in his throat when he saw Melinda. She was looking elegant and graceful.

Nelson sat in the center, while Melinda and Jonas sat at one side and Yulia and Emily sat opposite to them, casting awkward glances at each other. Queena had gone out to have dinner with friends.

Yulia was annoyed by Emily's presence. She had been frustrated ever since Melinda told her that Emily was going to stay with them for a couple of days.

Emily was a beautiful woman. She was social and could effortlessly captivate people's hearts. Yulia was insecure around her.

"Grandpa, living with strangers makes me uncomfortable."

smile was

but she was seeing her for the first time. It had only been five minutes since they had

having a hard time to recover. She didn't mean to offend you. I know that you just want to catch up

at Yulia who looked at

taken aback. It would be foolish of her to stay back after all the humiliation. But she wasn't ready to give

to stay at your friend's place,

said, glancing coldly at Emily and back

taunts. She shook her

Why don't you and

Emily's intentions. He wouldn't let anyone destroy the relationship between Jonas and

appetite. I'm sorry, I'll go back

put down the chopsticks and stood up to leave. Emily's cheeks turned red with

to bother you. I'll go on my own." Emily bit her lip and

her happy. She wanted to use her last chance to

go, leave right away.

her food and stared at

to punch Yulia in the face. But she needed to control her emotions. Otherwise, the image of a good woman that

and politely

had no choice but to leave. She put down her bowl and chopsticks and stood up as her

eyes when she saw the triumphant look

enough, Yulia," Jonas said, glaring

We can go to the mall or a movie after that." Jonas

he couldn't see Emily like this. Emily sniffed loudly as tears rolled down her cheeks. Jonas

Emily." He

Emily. Yulia had crossed her limits, so he quickly apologized and

see Jonas stand up for her. Just when she

Yulia in the beginning, she thought it would be inappropriate for her to interfere in their personal affairs. Seeing the dreadful look on

Nelson asked as soon as Jonas

wondered if something had happened at

to the company. I'll ask the chauffeur to drive you home," he said, running

call had ruined everything. Melinda arched an eyebrow and glanced at Nelson with

Nelson's pensive face proved that she was wrong. She realized that

a problem in the finance department. I'm

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