Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 29

**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**

**Chapter 29: The Trick**

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What on earth were they thinking, allowing Ms. Tibarn to don such a ridiculous necklace? Was it crafted from the very droppings of beasts, or was there some other explanation for this travesty? Edric couldn’t wrap his mind around it.

His striking features, usually so relaxed and charming, momentarily tightened as he hesitated before speaking. “Ms. Tibarn, do you genuinely like this necklace?”

In his heart, he felt a pang of disappointment. My Ms. Tibarn deserves to adorn herself with the most exquisite jewelry, not something that looks like it belongs in a bargain bin.

“Yeah.” Emma’s face lit up with an infectious enthusiasm that made his heart flutter. She didn’t even pause for Edric to inquire further; instead, she launched into an explanation. “Because it’s from you. Sure, you had Damian hand it over, but I still love it.”

Edric was momentarily taken aback, left without words.

That clever trickster, Damian, had actually managed to pull one over on me. I thought I could trust him, thought he was a friend. What a fool I was!

“Edric, what’s going on with you?” Emma asked, tilting her head in a way that could only be described as adorably curious. She noticed his silence, her brow furrowing in concern.

From the look on his face, it was clear that Edric had pieced together Damian’s little game.

“Ms. Tibarn, I assure you, I’m perfectly fine.” Edric forced a gentle, almost boyish smile, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Yes, I did ask Damian to select this necklace for me. However, I never got to see what he chose until now. Honestly, looking at it, I don’t think it suits you at all.”

“Huh?” Emma blinked at him, her eyes wide with surprise, before glancing down at the necklace resting delicately against her collarbone. Her brow furrowed slightly as she echoed softly, “Yeah… maybe it doesn’t suit me that well.”

Edric’s smile softened, warmth radiating from him like sunshine breaking through clouds. “Ms. Tibarn, why don’t you take it off for now? When I return, I’ll craft something special just for you. Something that’s truly perfect. How does that sound?”

“Edric, that’s incredible! You can make jewelry too?” Emma’s excitement was palpable. She had a knack for complimenting him in a way that felt genuine, and her eyes sparkled with surprise and admiration.

Edric held her gaze, entranced by the brightness in her eyes. In that moment, she looked utterly enchanting, a vision of sweetness that made his heart ache.

Ms. Tibarn is so innocent. It’s no wonder she keeps getting tangled up in Damian’s schemes.

“I have plenty more tricks up my sleeve. Once I’m back, I’ll reveal them to you, one by one.”

“Edric, you’re the sweetest.” Emma’s sincerity shone through, and she truly believed he was the perfect match for her. He wasn’t just gentle; he had a way of coaxing her that made her feel warm and cherished inside.

They continued to chat, laughter and lightness filling the air, but soon Emma felt the familiar tug of sleepiness creeping in. With a reluctant sigh, she ended the lightcore call, curling up in her cozy space, reminding herself that an early rise awaited her for the beast hunt the next day.

On the other end of the call, however, as soon as the connection severed, Edric’s cheerful demeanor vanished. His expression darkened, shadows flickering in his eyes, revealing a storm of unspoken thoughts.

**12:20 Tue, Nov 4 M G#.**

**Chapter 29: The Trick**

He turned to the two men standing behind him, their expressions a mix of curiosity and concern. “I need you to dig into Damian from the Ashenflame Fox for me.”

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