Chapter 474

The three of them exited the building.

Unexpectedly, Emily was still kneeling at the entrance. Her eyes met with Lacey’s the moment the latter walked through the door.

Emily’s eyes were red, puffy, and brimming with tears.

Lacey, who was innocent and kind, thought Emily was crying because she was repenting. Her heart went soft at once.

But the reality was a far cry from Lacey’s imagination.

Emily was crying because she was furious and embarrassed.

It was an utter humiliation for Emily to kneel before her nemesis, who was also her love rival under broad daylight.

She would never kneel in front of Lacey if not for the role she had to play in Hadley’s plan to ruin Zeke’s life.

Emily sniffled, “You’re finally willing to meet with me, Lacey.”

Lacey sighed. “You should leave, Emily. I’ve forgiven you. We are no longer related to one another from now on.”

Emily sobbed, “I know I made a terrible mistake, Lacey. I am aware that I will never make up for the pain I’ve inflicted upon you, even if I kneel before you for the rest of my life. But can you please give me another chance to atone for my sins? I will be leaving Rivermouth soon. I want to treat you to a meal and sincerely apologize to you before my departure. It will make me feel better if you would allow me to do so.”

Lacey responded, “There’s no need for you to treat me to a meal. I will not harm you in the future since I’ve forgiven you. Let’s not talk about things that happened in the past. It’s all water under the bridge now. I’m very busy, so I do not wish to waste my time dwelling on these trivial matters. Let’s go, Zeke.”

She dragged Zeke along toward the restaurant.

However, Emily blocked their path forward and began recounting the past.

“Do you still remember, Lacey? Our families were poor during our schooldays. We only had 50 combined when we suffered the toughest month together. I still recall how we split a bun in half for our meal near the end of the month. Once, the bullies from another class cornered you in a small alley to harass you. I stabbed myself with a knife to scare them away at that crucial moment. Although the cut wasn’t deep, the wound was painful. Also, we promised each other to party all night at Fleeting Year Karaoke on the day of our graduation. But you passed out after drinking two glasses of beer because of your low alcohol tolerance. I was the one who sent you back in the end. We even left the karaoke without paying. I have so many things to talk about with you, but I’ve never gotten the chance to do so.

I’m afraid I will never get another opportunity once I leave Rivermouth. Please give me a final chance, I beg you. Consider this meal as a way to conclude our friendship that lasted for so many years.”

Lacey felt sorrowful as she listened to Emily describing incidents from the past.

Lacey and Emily used to be the closest of friends. Their friendship used to be pure and untainted with complicated elements such as gains and benefits.

But both of them had changed after so many years.

Does Emily expect us to recover the kind of relationship we had in the past after sharing a meal? That’s impossible! Fine. Perhaps we do need a closure between us, as Emily mentioned.

Lacey wanted to give Emily an opportunity, but she was afraid Zeke would oppose. So Lacey gazed at Zeke pitifully.

Zeke wore a wry smile. “I respect your decision, Lacey.”

Zeke knew either Logan or Hadley must have arranged for Emily to put on this show to gain Lacey’s sympathy.

Zeke had been coveting after Logan Hugh’s business. That was a great opportunity for Zeke to target Logan’s business if that show was arranged by the latter.

Zeke did not want to miss out on the chance.

Emily was overjoyed. “Thank you. Thank you so much, Lacey. Let’s go. Let’s get into the car.”

Zeke glanced at Sharon and said, “Ms. Edward, today is your first day of work in our company. Let’s have our meal together since you’re not given a lunch pass yet.”

Sharon was a little furious.

I am the president of an entertainment company. We may even become business partners in the future.

Why am I playing the role of your secretary all of a sudden?

But she had no other choice but to nod in agreement after Zeke winked at her. Sharon knew he must be harboring a plan.