Chapter 26 Emma had just walked in when Henry walked over , took Emma from Rowan's hands , and introduced her to everyone . At the same time , someone whispered to Emma , " Carter is here and he said he intends to expand overseas business . " Emma followed Henry's gaze and only then saw Carter in the crowd . The moment Carter met her eyes , his gaze deepened even further . Before , no matter where he was , Emma could always find him in an instant . But now , it took her a long time to see him standing here . The hand holding the wine glass exerted some force , but a gentle smile still appeared on his face . Emma just nodded and looked away . Carter's presence or absence had nothing to do with her , she just hoped he wouldn't come to disturb her . However , Carter was just not as she wished , he slowly walked towards Emma . " Dad , I'm going outside for some fresh air . Upon seeing Carter approaching , she exited the hall and walked towards the terrace . " Henry found it strange as he watched Emma walking away . But when he saw Carter staring at Emma intently , he had the answer in his heart . He took a step forward and stopped Carter : " It seems like you didn't come this time for business . " Henry's face always had a smile on it , but now it was rare to see him with a cold expression as he walked off to the side . N 1136 Chapter 26 288 Vouchers Perhaps he didn't know what had happened between Emma and Carter , but seeing Emma like that , he knew there was a conflict between them . Without much thought , he was definitely going to defend Emma . The once always composed Carter , now seems a bit reserved . " Mr. Durtnell , I did have some misunderstandings with Emma before , it's just that there were some things I didn't know how to say . " " Can you let me talk to her again ? I will explain everything to you in detail afterwards . " Henry hesitated for a moment , patted Carter on the shoulder , but did not ask him to leave . " Over the years , Emma has told me how much you took care of her . " " As Emma's father , I am very grateful to you , but now I can take care of her , so you can rest assured . " Henry did not bring up the issues between him and Emma . But every word sounded like just one sentence in Carter's ears . Leave Emma , she didn't need you . Carter cleared his throat , knowing that if he didn't explain clearly , he might not be able to get past Henry . So he decided to lay everything out on the table . " Mr. Durtnell , Emma and I were only a few years apart . " " When I was young , I took care of her , and in the future , I will also be able to take care of her . " " I liked her , wanted to get her forgiveness , and be with her . " After hearing the whole story from Carter , Henry's expression was 11340 Chapter 26 288 Vouchers complicated . On one hand , he could sense that Carter was not lying and that Emma had feelings for him in the past . But on the other hand , the damage Carter had caused to Emma was already done . She was his beloved daughter , yet she had suffered unjustly because of Carter . In just a moment , Henry began to worry . " Emma doesn't want to see you now , and as her father , I won't go against her wishes . " " As for your efforts for Emma in the past , I , as her father , once again thank you . " " And all the financial costs that the Hachett family had once incurred on Emma , I will repay on her behalf . " " Just as you said , at that time you were afraid she would be criticized by the world . " " Now that you have come to realize it , those things that should exist will still exist . I don't want my daughter to suffer any harm ! " " That's it . I hope you won't disturb her again until Emma is willing to contact you on her own . Otherwise , I can't guarantee what I will do . 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