The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1421

“J, stay behind me.”

Emily scooped up a jacket from the sofa and gently placed it over Charlotte’s shoulders. Sizing up Emily, who looked like she was ready for a showdown, Pam quickly stepped in. “Emily, please, don’t do something rash.”

“They can mess with me all they want, but nobody messes with J,” Emily muttered under her breath, tiny and feisty, full of fierce energy. She almost looked adorable when she was mad, like a little lion cub.

Charlotte grinned, and her eyes lit up with amusement behind her mask. “Alright, I’ll let you protect me,” she said, ruffling Emily’s hair like she couldn’t resist.

Emily gave a firm nod, all business. "Let’s go."

As they walked down the hallway, Emily suddenly moved in front of Charlotte and squared her shoulders. She turned around with a stubborn set to her jaw. “You stay behind me now.”

Pam had to fight the urge to smack her own forehead. She would have to keep Emily on a tight leash if they wanted to get through this without someone losing their cool.

Charlotte just smiled, her eyes shining.

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Emily led the way, looking ready for battle. Her face was set, every step practically daring someone to try her. Charlotte, in contrast, strolled behind, hands stuffed in her pockets, ducking her face under a baseball cap, looking laid-back as ever.

Pam kept pace beside Charlotte and spoke in a gentle voice, “J, try not to worry. We’re in the office. No one’s going to do anything here.”

Charlotte shot her a sideways look, one brow arched in mock question. Her smile was faint but cryptic.

Pam leaned closer. “And don’t forget, you’ve got Emily.” She glanced at Emily, then lowered her voice even further. “Emily’s not exactly someone who gets pushed around. She’s got people looking out for her. She won’t let anything happen to you.”

Charlotte nudged the brim of her cap higher, revealing clear, bright eyes that held a hint of playfulness. “Sounds like I’ve got nothing to be afraid of, then.”

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