Chapter 1929

Emery glanced at the private room in front of her and replied honestly, “I’m having dinner with my friends.

”

Curiosity sparked, she stood on tiptoe to peer behind Emil.

“Who was that person you were just talking to? He looked familiar.

”

She frowned, trying to place the face but came up empty.

Emil had no intention of explaining his meeting with Kristian to a young girt.

With a playful smile, he rubbed her nose.

“Can’t I have dinner with my friends too?”

Emery touched her nose, pouted, and smiled.

“I didn’t say you couldn’t.

But I know most of your friends, and I’ve never seen him before.

I’m worried about you making bad friends.

”

As Emery pondered, the man’s face suddenly aligned with an image in her memory.

“I remember now!” she exclaimed, clapping her hands.

“That man Looks like Stella’s father, Kristian.

”

Emil hadn’t expected her to recognize Kristian.

“You know him?” he asked, surprised.

“Not really,” Emery admitted.

“After Bella announced her relationship with Stella a few days ago, the employees at Prosperity Group were buzzing about Stella’s background.

I saw a photo of Kristian when my colleagues were gossiping.

”

Emery looked at Emil with confusion.

“Dad, why are you in touch with Stella’s father? When did you two become friends?”

Emil, not wanting her to know too much, feigned anger.

“You’re just a child.

Don’t get involved in adult business.

Focus on your work at Prosperity Group.

”

Emery stared at him with dissatisfaction.

“Why are you being so mean? I was just asking.

Are you hiding something from me?”

Feeling helpless under his daughter’s reproachful gaze, Emil softened his tone.

“Well, just go home.

Don’t keep your friends waiting.

”

Emery was certain he was hiding something.

Just as she was about to ask more questions, one of her

friends found her.

“I’ve been wondering where you were.

Why are you standing here? We’re all waiting for you.

” Emery’s friend approached and greeted Emil politely.

After exchanging pleasantries, Emil turned to Emery.

“Go enjoy your time with your friends.

I should be on my way.

”

Emery, momentarily interrupted, missed her chance to inquire further about Emil’s earlier encounter.

She replayed the scene in her mind, trying to make sense of it but was soon led away by her friend.

“Your dad is long gone.

What’s on your mind?” her friend asked with a smile.

“I didn’t realize you were so attached to him.

”

Back in the private room, the group engaged in playful banter, and Emery soon forgot her earlier concerns.

Meanwhile, Stella had plans to meet Bella but was interrupted by an unexpected call from Alissa.

Alissa’s gentle voice flowed through the receiver.

“Stella, if you’re free today, come over.

I have something for you.

”

Noting that Bella’s house was on the way to Alissa’s, Stella decided to visit Alissa first.

“I’ll be there soon,” she responded without hesitation.