Overbearing CEO's Contract Love
Chapter 17: When One Achieves Enlightenment, Even the Pets Ascend to Heaven

Chapter 17: When One Achieves Enlightenment, Even the Pets Ascend to Heaven

"Oh Emma, marrying into the Sterling family means you won’t have a care in the world. Our whole family will thrive because of you. Your brother can attend a prestigious school, and your mother will have access to the best medical care. What’s not to love about that?"

Emma Hart pulled her hand away from her grandmother and, without turning back, entered her room.

Closing the door behind Emma, she leaned against it and slowly slid down to the floor, feeling utterly abandoned by everyone.

Once Emma was in her room, her grandmother stealthily called Damian Sterling, her tone eager to please. "Mr. Sterling, Emma is at home."

"At home? Got it," he responded.

Damian Sterling, frustrated like a cheetah that has lost its prey, his narrow eyes radiating danger.

Due to constant updates to their patron, Emma’s brother successfully clinched a spot at the renowned University of London.

Her grandmother, stroking her grandson’s head, her eyes brimming with affection.

Just as Emma Hart was about to drift off to sleep, a loud horn jolted her awake!

Damian Sterling’s luxury car was parked under Emma’s modest rental. His face was a storm cloud, luckily obscured by the darkness of the night.

"This woman is utterly reckless, such a nuisance!"

Thinking about the elusive shares and the aggressive moves of the Shengyu Group, Damian Sterling was infuriated by this oblivious woman.

Neighbors peeked out from their buildings, their curiosity piqued.

A young girl even let out a scream at the sight of him.

Damian Sterling felt an immense embarrassment. He would never have come to such a place if it weren’t for this woman.

Clearing his throat to hide his discomfort, Damian Sterling strode up and knocked on Emma’s door.

"Aunt, grandma, I’m here to pick up Emma."

Although Damian Sterling’s face bore a charming smile, his eyes remained cold and indifferent.

"I won’t go back with you," Emma Hart declared, staring at him. How did he find her here?

Full of suspicion but feeling powerless, Emma tried to push Damian Sterling away, only to be pulled tightly into his strong embrace.

Damian Sterling’s arms closed around her, feigning a mutual embrace.

Emma Hart glared at him, baffled at how this man had found her. "How did you find this place?" she demanded, suspicion filling her.

But her attempt to push Damian Sterling away was futile.

He swiftly pulled her into a firm embrace, locking his arms around her in a feigned display of mutual affection.

Emma’s gaze fell on her grandmother standing at a distance, her face brimming with satisfaction. She knew instantly who was to blame for her predicament.

She had barely escaped, only to find herself back in the clutches of this man. Who else but her grandmother would willingly throw her back into the fire?

Her eyes bore into Damian Sterling, this man before her, determined to strip away her happiness.

With a sudden push, she tried to break free from his grasp.

His gaze hardened momentarily, but his fox-like eyes quickly softened again. His arm slid along Emma’s body, resting on her shoulder.

"Stop this, come back with me," he said softly, his voice gentle under the watchful, approving eyes of the elders.

"Every couple has their arguments, but they make up in the end," her grandmother said soothingly, clearly pleased with him.

This man was nothing short of a demon, always managing to capture any woman’s heart with his deceivingly kind appearance.

"Come back with me," Damian repeated, his eyes turning icy as he looked at Emma.

The warmth disappeared in an instant. Whenever Emma saw that look, she dared not go against his will, resignedly following him.

Once again, Emma Hart found herself back at the villa, looking around the luxurious house, her eyes dimming with despair...

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