Chapter 940

Emma Meets Her Idol Emma approached Ralph with trembling hands and unsteady feet, her palms slick with sweat. As she drew close enough to see his face clearly, the air around her seemed to thin, as if he were bathed in a divine spotlight. The world faded to a blur. All she could see was him. Words gathered on her tongue—then fled as panic took over. Just as she mustered enough courage to speak, her heel betrayed her. Her ankle twisted, and she stumbled sideways. Ralph instinctively reached out—but Lucas was faster. He caught Emma's arm with ease, steadying her before she fell. Removing his gold-rimmed glasses, he looked at her coolly and said, “Be careful.” Flustered, Emma lowered her head, mumbling a sheepish, “Thank you…” Inside her head, a dramatic soundtrack played: Game over. I’m done for. Her perfect first impression had shattered on impact. Wahhh… But since her entrance was already a disaster, she figured she might as well go all-in. Thrusting her sketchbook toward Ralph, she de