Chapter 101 She Finally Said No

Book:Dearest Wife Published:2024-5-1

Emma threw away the messy thoughts in her mind and focused on the work in her hands.
When she was about to get off work, she received a call from her grandfather, Gustav.
Emma’s heart skipped a beat. She was really afraid that her grandfather would ask her to ask Archie for help again. She was already mentally prepared and planned to refuse to help again.
“Emma, I heard from Emily that you are now working on Civada’s design work. Is your work alright?” Gustav asked her with concern as usual.
Emma replied, “It’s alright. Last time I met Cousin, I heard that she wants to enter the entertainment industry and develop now.”
“I came to find you precisely for this matter.” Gustav said with a smile.
Emma frowned. “Is there something you need from me, Grandpa?”
“It’s like this. You know Emily. She also learned how to perform arts and let her work in the company. She definitely wouldn’t want to. Since she chose the profession she likes, Of course, Grandpa supported her. Not long ago, There was news that the two bosses behind Civada. . . One of them was Archie. Is that so?” Gustav asked with a tone of verification.
Emma seemed to have understood what her grandfather meant. She did not hide it from him. “Yes.”
“That’s great. We can be considered a family. Emma, Emily was considered a newcomer in Civada. As her younger sister, you must help her a lot.” Gustav thick his face and begged Emma.
“Grandpa, I don’t care about the company!” Emma replied indifferently.
“You don’t care, but Archie does. What’s the point of saying a few good words to him? Look at how pitiful Emily is. The limelight was stolen away by you at the wedding. She has always been depressed. It was not easy for her to regain her spirit and go to work. Of course, you have to help her a little more. She became like this because of you.” Gustav started to dig out old debts to settle with Emma, as if Emma was helping Emily. It was a matter of course.
“Grandfather, did she ask you to come and beg?” Emma’s tone had already turned cold.
“No, I wanted to ask for it on her behalf.” Gustav denied it, but in reality, it was Emily’s mother who deliberately brought up this matter at the dining table. Gustav only made this call for the sake of his granddaughter’s development.
Emma sighed, her expression full of dissatisfaction. “Grandfather, there is something I want to ask. Shouldn’t you tell me what our Quinsley Family owes to the Grafton Family?”
Gustav’s body trembled as if he had been struck by a heavy blow. His tone immediately became solemn. “Why are you asking this?”
Emma did not shrink back and said directly, “Outsiders do not know the reason behind it. Grandfather, you should know the role I play in it. I was just a chess piece that has been used. If you want to talk about grievance, I feel even more wronged than Emily. I don’t owe her anything. It was because the Quinsley Family owed the Grafton Family something that caused that embarrassing situation. Grandpa, don’t think my words are unpleasant to the ears. I should stop helping them. I’m helping you because I’m your granddaughter. You raised me since I was young. And for helping Emily, I couldn’t do it. Ever since I was a child, She had always stepped on my head and bullied me many times. I don’t even know how long I can do it now. . . I don’t want to take revenge on her, but I want to help her make a name for herself. . . That’s impossible.”
Gustav did not expect Emma to have the backbone to say such words. Could it be that he underestimated his granddaughter?
“Emma, how can you use this kind of attitude to speak to your grandfather? Have you forgotten how grandfather raised you?” Gustav was very angry. He felt that Emma’s wings had hardened and wanted him to fly.
Emma, however, did not change her initial loyalty. She still said stubbornly, “I will not forget how grandfather raised me. Therefore, I will do my best to help you. But I will not help Emily. You can tell her exactly what I said. If she wants to stay in Civada, she can only rely on her own strength.”
“We are also a family. You are too heartless. Do you know how much of a blow Emily suffered because of that wedding?” Gustav’s face darkened with anger, and his tone was heavy.
Emma’s tone also raised a little, “You all only saw that she was wronged. Who cared about my feelings? She is your granddaughter. Am I not? Grandfather has always treated me like an outsider.”
When Gustav heard Emma’s questioning, his entire body stiffened. As if he was afraid that Emma would know what was real, he quickly changed his tone and said, “Emma, Don’t think too much. Why would Grandfather treat you as an outsider? You are also my good granddaughter. I know Emily will bully you since she was young. I have also taught her a lesson. Now that she has been punished, don’t take it to heart, okay? Since you are not willing to help Emily, Grandfather won’t force you. Then you should work hard first.”
Gustav comforted Emma for a bit and then hung up.
Emma held her phone and was unable to recover from the sadness for a long time.
After suppressing herself for so long, she finally had the courage to argue with her grandfather. In the past, she used to eat and live in Quinsley Family. She also tried her best to do things. She did not want others to think that Gustav was her grandfather. Or she was a freeloader. Now that she had left the Quinsley Family, it was time for her to draw a line.
She was not a philanthropist. She had to help all kinds of things in the Quinsley Family.
No, at least this time, she rejected it.
Dusk arrived. It was a dusky sky. Seeing that there was going to be a storm, Emma closed the glass window tightly and packed it up, preparing to get off work.
A message suddenly popped up on her phone. It was from Archie, saying that he had a social gathering tonight. He asked her to call the driver and pick her up to go home.
She felt even more depressed. Perhaps it was because the weather was about to rain that filled her heart with pressure, or perhaps it was because Archie did not come back at night.
“Emma. . .” Just when she arrived at the hall, she coincidentally saw Tasya. There was a woman beside her. She should be her assistant.
“Tasya, what a coincidence. Why are you here?” Emma asked her curiously.
Tasya’s beautiful eyes stared at her as she sized her up, “Strange. Emma, what are you doing in Civada?”
Only now did Emma realize that the last time she spoke to her on the phone, she actually forgot to mention that she was working in Civada.
“I’m working at the design department. Tasya, didn’t you want to film?”
Tasya suddenly smiled mysteriously and charmingly, “Emma, I am going to endorse an advertisement. It is also a very well sold female cosmetics product in China.”
“Really? Then I really want to congratulate you.” Emma was also happy for her good friend’s progress.
Tasya grabbed her arm and avoided her assistant and whispered, “Emma, I suspect that Yoseph is helping me behind my back. Otherwise, with my current reputation, how could I be able to get such a high-end brand endorsement.”
Emma was stunned. She suddenly remembered what Yoseph said during dinner in Grafton Family. He wanted to support Tasya. Now it seemed that he really did what he said.
“Maybe he really is helping you behind your back. Tasya, your luck is coming. You will definitely become a big star.” Emma felt that Yoseph’s words were still true, but his character was not that good.
“I am really happy. I rushed back to sign the contract after filming. Emma, do you have time tonight? I’ll treat you to a big meal.” Tasya said excitedly, “Okay, I’ll make a call first.” Emma also wanted to have a gathering with her good friend. Coincidentally, Archie also had a social gathering at night.
Tasya looked at her with some disdain, “Look at your useless look. You still need to ask your husband for permission to eat.”
Emma smiled bitterly. “Yes, I do not have the freedom of a big star like you.”
“Hurry up and ask for instructions. I will go upstairs and sign the contract. Wait for me here.” Tasya happily led her assistant towards the elevator entrance.
Emma stared blankly at her back and suddenly laughed. She felt that Tasya already had the demeanor of a big shot.
Emma first sent a text message to Archie, but Archie did not reply her.
She had no choice but to call the man. The phone rang for a while before it was answered.
“What’s wrong?” The man asked in a low voice with concern.
“I want to go out with my friends tonight.” Emma said directly.
“What kind of friends?” Archie’s tone instantly had a hint of displeasure.
“Don’t worry. It’s not a social gathering. It’s the female friend who gave Yoseph a tie. She accepted an advertisement endorsement and wanted to treat me to a meal.” Emma was afraid that the man would think too much and directly said it clearly.
“Okay, you can go. Go back early!” As expected, once the words were said clearly, the man did not think anymore.
“Mmm! You should come back earlier too!” Emma responded and could not help but blurt out.
Archie was stunned and laughed softly. “Okay, I will go back as soon as possible. Wait for me after you wash up.”
“What?!” Emma could not communicate with him in such a dirty way and quickly hung up the phone.
Emma waited for half an hour in the lounge area downstairs before Tasya walked over happily with a face full of surprise and joy.
“Tasya, have you signed the contract?” Emma quickly asked.
“Yes! The endorsement fee is this amount!” Tasya stretched out two fingers.
“20 million?” Emma exclaimed.
Tasya nodded her head vigorously. “You are right, but after sharing it with the company, I have a revenue of 9 million.”
“It can’t be. The company needs to withdraw that much?” Emma could not believe it. Archie and Yoseph were really good at earning money.
Tasya nodded. “That’s normal. They helped me negotiate the endorsement. It doesn’t matter how much money I have. Now I need popularity and fame.”
“Yes, that’s true. Let’s go. Tonight, you have to treat me to a big meal.” Emma hooked her friend’s arm and said insatiably.
Tasya nodded, “Don’t worry. I plan to treat you to the best and most expensive food. Where is your driver?”
“He’s outside!” Emma replied.
“Let’s go. Let him send us off.” Tasya said with a smile.
Emma acknowledged and sat in the car with her good friend. When Tasya said an address, Emma was really shocked.
“It can’t be, Tasya. You want to treat me to a meal at a seven-star hotel?” Emma felt that her friend was too wasteful.
“Of course, this is also my first time going. It’s okay, I’ll pay for it. Anyway, I have money.” Tasya patted her handbag and smiled very brightly.