oc threw those words out coldly before turning and walking away . His footsteps faded into the distance as Emma slowly pushed herself up , using the wall for support . She shut herself away in her room for the next three days , barely stepping outside . She barely touched the meals the maids brought her , just picking at a few bites . No matter how sunny it got , she refused to leave her room . She didn't want to give Sophie another shot at setting her up . Cadoc , like he promised , stayed with Sophie the entire time and didn't even come home . Emma saw their outings all over the gossip sites . Sophie clung to Cadoc's arm , flashing a sweet smile . And Cadoc ? He looked down at her gently . The day before the wedding , Emma sat at her desk , scribbling a list of everything Cadoc liked and couldn't stand . " He hates cilantro and can't handle spicy food . He only drinks coffee without sugar . His shirts must be perfectly ironed . He needs pitch darkness to sleep ... " After writing , she folded the note neatly and called over the maid , Tiana Rivera . " Hold on to this for me , " she said softly . " Give it back after the wedding . " Tiana blinked in confusion . " Mrs. Fitzgerald , what's this for ? " " In case I forget . " Emma smiled slightly . " You know how bad my memory has been lately . " Tiana still looked puzzled , but she nodded and took the note . " Alright , Mrs. Fitzgerald . I'll keep it safe . " After Tiana left , Emma pulled out a suitcase she had packed days ago from the back of the closet . She glanced around the room she'd called home for three years , her eyes pausing on the wedding photo on the wall . Cadoc looked handsome in his suit , and she was in a stunning gown , smiling softly . 0.0 % 11:48 Chapter 8 Emma took the photo down , laid it face down on the table , and walked out without looking back . At the airport lobby , Zoey had been waiting . 288 ¡ Vouchers She handed Emma a plane ticket and a bank card . " That's five million. From now on , you have zero ties to the Jefferson family . " Emma's fingers shook slightly as she accepted them . When she looked up , Zoey wasn't even looking at her . " Thanks , " Emma said softly . Zoey's tone stayed cold . " You've done a good job in the past three years . The partnership between the families stayed intact . " She paused before adding , " Go live the life you want . " Emma nodded , turned , and headed toward the security gate . Before turning the corner , she took one last glance back . Zoey was already gone . Her figure looked so firm , like Emma had never been her daughter at all . But Emma didn't feel broken . She held the plane ticket tightly , her eyes glistening with unshed tears . This time , she could finally live for herself . Without looking back , she walked straight toward the boarding gate . At the Fitzgerald's villa , a woman who looked almost identical to Emma slipped into a wedding dress and sat quietly , waiting for the ceremony the next day .. Ella had returned . 58.6 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!