When Emma arrived at the restaurant, she was dazzled and said smugly,
"What a gorgeous place! I think I'll make this my new hangout with friends."
Jacob: "Oh, hello, Mr. Russo! How are you?"
Mr. Russo: "Hello, Jacob! And where is our shining star?"
Emma (with a wide smile): "Right here!"
Mr. Russo: "I'm so proud of you, and I'd like to ask you for something."
Emma: "And what is it?"
Mr. Russo: "How would you feel about performing a song for my new movie?"
Emma: "It would be an honor, sir."
Mr. Russo: "You can come to my office tomorrow to go over the details."
Emma: "Absolutely."
Emma turned when she noticed her parents arriving.
Emma: "Mom, Dad, what would you like to drink?"
Isabelle: "Whatever you choose will be perfect, sweetheart."
Emma (calling out smugly): "Hey, you!"
(Victor turned around, stunned by her beauty.)
Victor: "Me?"
Emma (smirking): "Who else is here? Of course, I mean you! Get my parents their drinks."
Victor (calmly): "Alright, I'll do that right away."
Mr. Russo: "Now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the singer everyone loves... Emma!"
(A wave of applause filled the room.)
Emma (humbly): "Thank you all so much. I'm deeply grateful to have you here tonight. Mom, Dad, Jacob... you're the reason I've come this far. Without your support, I wouldn't be who I am. I love you all dearly. Thank you again."
Mr. Russo: "Emma, could you sing something for us?"
Emma: "Of course, why not?"
(She began singing with her melodious voice. The crowd applauded in awe, while Victor stood speechless, clapping warmly.)
Isabelle (hugging Emma after her performance): "I'm so proud of you, sweetheart."
(Emma hugged her back, tears streaming down both their faces amid more applause.)
Jacob (playfully): "No tears today!"
Edward (smiling): "May I have this dance, darling?"
Emma (radiant): "Of course, Dad!"
Edward and Emma danced gracefully to the music as the guests clapped along.
Jacob (teasing): "Come on, Mom, let's dance too!"
Isabelle (shyly): "No, no, I can't dance."
Jacob (extending his hand): "Come on, Mom, no one says no to me."
Isabelle (smiling): "Alright, I can't say no!"
They began dancing lightheartedly, and when it was time to switch, Emma stepped toward Jacob.
Jacob (grinning): "You look stunning, sis!"
Emma (playfully): "Only today?"
Jacob: "Nope, always!"
Emma: "The music's over, let's take a break."
Jacob (glancing around): "You go ahead. I'll be back soon."
Emma (curious): "Where are you going?"
Jacob (winking): "None of your business!"
Emma (shouting): "Jacob! Hey! Tell me!"
(He ignored her and walked away, leaving her sulking.)
Emma (with childish anger): "Ugh!"
Edward (smiling): "Why is my princess upset?"
Emma (playing with her hair): "Because Jacob left without saying where he's going!"
Edward (laughing): "You've always been curious like that."
Emma (proudly): "Of course, I'm his sister."
Edward (mysteriously): "What if he gets married?"
Emma (pretending to be shocked): "Someone will take my place?!"
Edward (joking): "Maybe."
Emma (cheerfully): "Whoever marries my brother will be really lucky!"
تمام، نكمل من عند جاكوب والصندوق:
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Somewhere else, with Jacob...
Jacob was holding a small box in his hands.
Jacob: "Emma will love this gift so much."
He turned quickly, but suddenly bumped into Camila, who was walking down the narrow hallway. She lost her balance and almost fell, but he caught her just in time.
Camila (surprised): "Wow..."
Jacob (confused): "What?"
Camila (nervously stepping back): "Oh... sorry!"
She hurried away, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
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In the kitchen, with Victor...
Victor (calmly): "Where have you been?"
Camila (scratching her head): "The chef asked me to grab something from the storage room."
Victor: "Alright, now get back to work."
Camila (smiling): "Okay!"
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In the background, away from sight...
Jacob, who belonged to a wealthy and well-known family, had no idea that the paparazzi were everywhere around him.
The moment he bumped into Camila and caught her from falling was captured on camera — a photo that could stir up questions later...
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Back at the party, with Emma and Jacob...
Jacob (approaching with a soft smile): "I'm back!"
Emma (suspicious): "Where were you?"
Jacob (pointing to the side): "Over there..."
Emma (confused): "What?"
Jacob stepped closer and placed a sparkling diamond necklace around her neck.
Emma (wide-eyed): "What is this?"
Jacob (smiling): "See for yourself."
Emma held the necklace gently, her eyes filled with wonder.
Emma: "What is this...!! Is... is it real?"
Jacob: "Yes, sweetheart."
Emma (emotional): "Thank yooooou, brother! I love you sooooo much!"
Jacob (warmly): "You deserve so much more. Whatever you wish for, I'll make it happen."
Emma: "My love!"
Jacob: "My love!"
They hugged each other in a genuine, heartfelt sibling embrace.
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A few minutes later, Victor arrives...
Victor (approaching the table): "Ma'am, is this what you ordered?"
Emma (coldly): "Yes."
Isabelle: "Sweetheart, we're heading home now."
Emma (pleading): "Please, stay a bit longer!"
Isabelle: "Your father's getting sleepy, darling."
Emma (with a sad smile): "Alright... see you later."
Isabelle (placing a hand on her shoulder): "Take care of yourself and your brother."
Emma: "You too, Mom."
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An hour later...
Emma (furiously): "HOW could this happen, you IDIOT?!"
Mark (the driver): "I... I don't know, ma'am..."
Emma (furious): "Do you even know who they are?!"
Mark (nervously): "I-I'm sorry, ma'am..."
Emma (livid): "Get out of my sight. NOW!"
Jacob (trying to calm her down): "Calm down, sis..."
Emma (angrily turning to him): "Calm down?! Do you even feel anything?!"
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Flashback...
Isabelle (to Emma): "Take care of yourself and your brother."
Emma: "You too, Mom."
On their way home...
Edward: "Let's go home."
Mark: "Yes, sir."
But on the road, their car crashed into a truck. Mark immediately called Emma.
End of flashback.
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Emma (pacing anxiously): "Where is the doctor?!"
Nurse: "He'll be out shortly, ma'am."
Emma (frustrated): "Negligence! This is pure negligence! Why the delay?!"
Jacob (coming closer to soothe her): "Sweetheart, just calm down a little..."
Emma (teary-eyed): "How?!"
Jacob: "Take a deep breath..."
She sighed... but suddenly burst into tears.
Emma (crying): "Jacob, Mom and Dad are in danger... No one cares about them... I don't want them to leave us! Do you hear me?!"
Jacob (gently holding her hands): "They won't leave us. They're okay... I promise."
Mark (approaching carefully): "Ma'am... the doctor is out now."
Emma (turning to him, furious): "I told you I didn't want to see you! Go away!"
She ran to the doctor.
Emma: "Please, tell me — how are they?"
Doctor (smiling reassuringly): "They're fine. They just need some rest."
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Meanwhile, with Victor...
Victor (to himself): "I wonder how she is after finding out about her parents... and why do I even care?!"
Camila: "What are you thinking about, brother?"
Victor: "Nothing important."
Camila: "Did you finish your work?"
Victor: "Yeah. Let's go home."
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Back at their house...
Aline (frantic): "Victor! Victor!"
Victor (worried): "What's wrong, Mom?"
Aline: "Your father... his condition got worse suddenly!"
Victor (panicked): "What?! Why didn't you call an ambulance?!"
Aline (confused): "I... I didn't know what to do..."
Victor: "Quick, call them now!"
They called the ambulance, and Andrew was rushed to the hospital.
At the hospital...
Victor (to the doctor): "Please help him. Don't let anything bad happen to him!"
Doctor: "Don't worry. We'll do our very best."
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To be continued...
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