The air was still for a moment.
🙂)
James, proud as he was, couldn’t accept what Emily said.
He suppressed his shame and embarrassment with a cold laugh. “Seriously? You think saving someone’s life would make John change his principles? How could you save someone? At most, you might call 911 or take them to the hospital.”
Of course, he and Bianca were meant to be together. Now, he and she were the same kind of people.
Emily didn’t let his disdain affect her.
*Believe it or not! John wants to be my teacher. I know you want to fulfill your grandmother’s wish, so I agreed to be his student on the condition that he also teaches you painting skills. It’s not because you have any talent!”
Emily mercilessly shattered the pride he held dear.
James instinctively took a step back, realizing he had shown fear because of her aura.
He shouted angrily, “Shut up! Stop spouting lies. I will never believe your nonsense. I’ve never seen you paint. How could John beg you to be his student just because you saved his life? I don’t believe it!”
The louder he shouted, the more it revealed his insecurity.
Emily’s eyes were sharp as she stepped closer, forcing him to retreat. “Have you really never seen me paint?”
James’s pupils contracted.
He had seen it.
But that was before they returned to the Johnson Villa.
He had even patted her head and praised her: “Emily, you’re a painting genius. You’ll definitely be famous one day.”
A crack appeared on his face for a moment.
It had been so long that he had forgotten.
Besides, it was just encouragement when they were kids. How could it be taken seriously?
Emily could tell from his expression that he had forgotten. It was only her reminder that made him remember a little.
But he didn’t want to admit it.
He still said, “The past is the past. It’s been so many years! Bianca is right; you would definitely take all the credit for yourself! I only believe that John values my talent. But John refused to be my teacher because of you. How could you repay my grandmother’s kindness
like this?”
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Chapter 16
He was almost pointing at her nose, accusing her of being ungrateful,
In her previous life, she had been considerate because of Uma’s care.
But James, in the previous life, was exactly the one who failed Uma’s wish.
After she gave up her spot to Bianca, he focused all his attention on Bianca.
🙂)
Later, he even helped Bianca win an international award, and their history of learning together became a romantic story that netizens talked about.
Emily, on the other hand, became a stepping stone for their fame and love.
“Grandma would understand me. She would be disappointed by your favoritism.”
Emily murmured.
She believed that the kind and wise Uma would understand het.
James’s face stiffened, but he quickly suppressed his guilt and said coldly. “Stop talking nonsense. You’re just trying to force me not to break off the engagement!”
Emily had no patience to wake up someone pretending to sleep.
It didn’t matter what he thought, and she didn’t care anymore.
“When are you going to return the token? If you don’t, I won’t mind asking for it myself. Emily extended her hand, reminding him to give back the token.
James’s eyes were dark as he stared at Emily, trying to see through her.
How dare she?
It must be a tactic to lure him in.
After all, she had always relied on him.
He was wearing the token but hadn’t taken it out. Now that she wanted to force him, he had to teach her a lesson.
James took out the token from his pocket and threw it at Emily. “You want the token? You want to break off the engagement? Fine, take it! The engagement is off! I want to see how you can still be so confident without being my fiancée!”
