Marcel Horne stood in the same spot, pursing his lips in silence, without looking at her.
It was not until after she descended the stairs that Emma Wright's face fell. The close childhood bond between Marcel Horne and Ruby Bluen had dealt a heavy blow to her. Just now, she had merely put on a brave face, unwilling to show her sadness in front of Marcel.
Looking up toward the top floor, then at Ruby Bluen's room, Emma Wright bit her lower lip. A resolute look sparkled in her eyes. I won't admit defeat until the very end, she told herself.
Next to Golden Kirin Garden was an apartment complex called Coastal District, filled with high-class apartments. The environment throughout the district was relatively serene. Each building was fronted by a small communal garden, and an artificial river meandered past the gardens, running through the entire area. Many people strolled along the river for leisure.
