Stepping into the office, Emma’s heart was stifled. She knew that she was being unreasonable.
Archie did not hide it from her. It was already considered the trust between lovers, but why couldn’t she be more generous?
In the end, this was a sign of insecurity. She was always worried that Archie would discover Luisa’s beauty at some point and be attracted to her.
“I can’t think about it anymore, Emma!” He held her face and shook her head hard. He could not let these negative emotions continue to occupy her brain. Otherwise, this day would be wasted again.
But, if she didn’t think about it, that really wouldn’t make sense.
She should believe that Archie would never betray her.
Luisa was a special guest at a grand business ceremony today. She would perform the piano performance that she had always been proud of.
Actually, this was just one of Luisa’s hobbies, but as the only daughter of the vice president, she was fortunate enough to invite her to perform. The performer also felt extremely honored.
Luisa sat backstage and prepared to perform, but she was somewhat absent-minded.
Yesterday, she told Grandpa Grafton about the performance and Grandpa Grafton casually asked Archie to come over to support her.
She had been waiting for today’s arrival. Would Archie come?
Or perhaps, he wouldn’t come.
She was nervous. When it was her turn to perform, she took a deep breath.
Regardless of whether Archie would come today, she couldn’t lose face in front of so many television media and audience members.
Luisa stood gracefully in the middle of the stage, wearing a light muslin dress. Her entire person was full of immortal energy.
The moment she appeared, the hall was filled with applause. After she gracefully bowed, she sat in front of the piano. Her slender fingers lightly pressed down, and water-like music instantly flowed out.
The lively scene just now instantly quietened down.
Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the dazzling woman on the stage.
Luisa had tried this song countless times. She could play it even with her eyes closed.
But at this moment, because she remembered someone in her heart, her fingers were still not as fluent as when she usually practiced.
Luisa played while occasionally turning her head to look at the empty spot below the stage.
That was the seat of the chief guest, and she specially reserved it for Archie.
It was empty. Her performance was almost over, but the seat was still empty.
Her heart felt a sense of loss for no reason. Her finger suddenly slipped and a sound was heard.
Luisa’s heart was suddenly suspended. Heavens, she actually played the wrong song just now. It would definitely be a joke for industry insiders.
Archie, you are going too far. How can you let me be so worried about personal gains and losses?
Just as the piano music was about to rise to the end, a tall and strong figure slowly walked down from the dim light.
Luisa inadvertently turned her eyes and saw the man who was slowly walking over on the steps. Her entire body was filled with joy.
It was Archie, he had come!
The joy in her heart, along with her fingers, increased a portion of the strength of the piano’s playing.
The corner of her mouth couldn’t help but raise upwards. She was really too happy. She didn’t expect Archie to really come.
Although she knew that Archie came because of Grandpa Grafton’s pressure, it wasn’t important. As long as he came, Luisa would be satisfied.
Finally, the song ended. Luisa immediately stood up and shyly looked at Archie, who had already sat in the seat of honor. She gracefully pulled on her dress curtain.
At the scene, the applause was as enthusiastic as the tide.
The assistant who came with Archie took the opportunity to bring a large bouquet of roses onto the stage and directly gave it to Luisa.
“This is a gift from Young Master Archie to Miss Luisa. I wish you a happy performance.” Said the assistant handed the flowers to Luisa.
Luisa’s heart instantly became extremely soft. Archie actually gave her flowers. This was simply too unexpected.
She did not believe that Archie would really not have any feelings for her. She and him grew up together and could be considered childhood sweethearts.
Luisa thanked him behind the scenes and directly walked down from the stage. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she walked towards Archie and sat down beside him.
“Thank you for the flowers you gave me. They are so beautiful.” She turned her head to look at the man’s indifferent expression and said happily.
“As long as you like them!” Archie’s voice was faint, and no emotion could be heard from it.
“I didn’t expect you to really come.” Luisa said in surprise.
“My grandfather personally gave me an order. If I don’t come over, how will you reply to him?” Archie’s tone was full of ridicule.
Luisa’s body stiffened, and then she softly explained, “Archie, don’t misunderstand. I have never said anything bad about you in front of Grandpa Grafton.”
Archie snorted lightly. “Luisa, I know you are a very smart woman, but please use your intelligence where you should use it. Don’t waste it on me. You know how my relationship with Emma is. If you really want to embarrass yourself, you can continue.”
Luisa was completely stunned. She did not expect Archie to come and support her. He would actually say such reproachful words to her. She immediately felt wronged and her eyes turned red. “Archie. You really misunderstood me. I did not think of ruining your relationship with Emma. But you know that I like you. If love is also about first come first serve, Emma would not love you more than I do.”
The conversation between the two attracted the attention of the people on both sides. Luisa felt extremely embarrassed and quickly stood up with the flowers in her hands and ran towards the backstage.
A trace of depression flashed across Archie’s handsome face. He stood up and left with a cold face.
Luisa hid in the dressing room and wiped away her tears, feeling wronged. The more she cried, the more sad she became. The joy from earlier was long gone.
It must be Emma. She must have asked Archie to say these hurtful words.
It was too despicable. She definitely would not let her go.
Luisa clenched her fists in hatred. The last time, a message had ruined their wedding. She believed that as long as she created a little more misunderstanding, Archie would kick this woman away completely.
What kind of misunderstanding should she create?
A malicious smile flashed across Luisa’s eyes. A man was most afraid of his woman getting entangled with another man. Archie was such a proud person, he definitely could not accept Emma having an affair with another man.
However, who would be the appropriate candidate?
Yoseph?
Luisa’s expression immediately became ugly. Pushing Yoseph to Emma was simply letting her off too easily.
No way. Yoseph was not a man who was willing to be toyed with. If he were to be mistaken, she was afraid that she would make a mistake. The matter of her sending Grandpa Grafton a message the last time was going to be exposed. If Archie knew that she was the one behind this, she was afraid that he would never forgive her for the rest of her life.
It seemed like she had to plan this matter properly.
Emma had just finished lunch and was preparing to return to the office to take a nap.
Suddenly, her phone rang.
She took it over to take a look and her heart skipped a beat. It was Jimmy.
Previously, she was afraid that Archie would misunderstand, so she had never taken the initiative to call Jimmy. That was the end of the good friendship she had in the past.
Thinking about it, it was indeed a legacy. The two of them were professional and had similar interests and hobbies, but now, they had no choice but to become strangers.
“Hey!” The ringtone rang for a long time, but Emma still decided to answer the call.
“Mia, are you alright? I just came back from a business trip and I heard that your wedding with Archie was ruined. Are you hurt?” Jimmy’s tone could not hide his concern for her.
Emma said gratefully, “I’m fine. Thank you for caring about me.”
“Mia, what did I tell you before? Archie will definitely marry a well-matched wife. He will not really want to marry you. Why haven’t you realized it yet?” When Jimmy heard Emma leave in a sorry state at the wedding, his heart ached.
“Jimmy, this matter is not what you think it is. My relationship with Archie is fine. It is his grandfather. . . ”
“Don’t explain. I know everything. In the end, it’s just that you and Archie aren’t from the same world. His grandfather thinks that you aren’t good enough for Archie.” The more Jimmy thought about it, the angrier he became.
“I am not good enough for him, but I. . . I love him.” Emma’s voice became softer, as if this love also became not to be seen in the light.
“Mia, can you wake up a little? You should not have fallen in love with a man like Archie.” Jimmy was about to go crazy from anger. He felt that Emma was no different from a poor person who had been played by the rich and powerful. She was a woman who had no self-awareness when she was asked to do whatever she wanted. In the end, she could only be kicked away after getting bored of it.
Emma’s hand that was holding the phone suddenly tightened.
“Jimmy, I know you care about me and are afraid that I will be hurt, but I know what I am doing. I will protect myself well. Please don’t worry, I still have work to do, so I will hang up first.” After Emma finished speaking, she did not give Jimmy a chance to speak again and hung up the phone.
Her breathing suddenly became tight. She took two breaths and put down the phone. She suddenly felt uneasy.
Did Archie really go to see Luisa? How was their conversation? Would they have lunch together?
From Luisa’s previous words, she understood that they grew up in the same environment. They had a relationship of childhood sweethearts.
No matter how determined Archie was, as long as Luisa welcomed him with a smile, he could not possibly respond to her coldly.
Emotion was a dangerous game to begin with. It would weaken due to time and mood.
Perhaps Luisa was dressed as beautiful as a fairy today. Perhaps she was as gentle as water. When Archie was with her, he was inexplicably moved.
Just as she was lost in her thoughts, her phone suddenly rang again. She was shocked.
It was Archie!
Emma stared at the name on the phone and her mind was in a mess. She did not know if she should answer it immediately.
When she sorted out her feelings, the phone’s ringtone stopped and her heart also missed.
But very quickly, the phone rang again.
“Hello!” She grabbed the phone and placed it beside her ear.
“Why did you take so long to answer the phone?” The man was so domineering that he was baffled.
“I didn’t hear you just now!” Emma said a small lie.
“I thought you were angry with me.” The man’s deep voice sounded like he was secretly relieved.
Emma was embarrassed to say that she was angry with him just now.