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Villain Ch 854. I'll Make Them All Jealous Of Me

She knew her feelings were complicated and probably unreciprocated, but they were intense and unfamiliar, stirring something inside her that she had never felt before.

In her entire life, Azura had never experienced such emotions. This foreign feeling was strange and consuming, making her long for something she knew might be impossible. She wanted to hold on to it, even if it was difficult and possibly just a figment of her imagination. She sighed silently, trying to push the thoughts away. 'I should stop thinking selfishly like that,' she told herself.

But as her eyes flicked back to Allen, who was deep in conversation with Jordan, a small smile crept onto her lips. Despite her inner turmoil, she couldn't deny the pleasure she felt just watching him, being in his presence. 'But... while I'm here, I think I should enjoy the view,' she thought, allowing herself a moment of indulgence.

Emma noticed how Azura was watching Allen with a subtle intensity, but she didn't say anything. She could sense the complexity of the situation. 'This is surely complicated,' she thought. Azura's quiet longing and Allen's obliviousness created a silent tension that Emma could feel, even if no one else seemed to notice.

On the positive side, Emma realized that Allen already had an innate charm that was hard to resist. 'At least I don't have to work hard to dress him up,' she mused, a grin spreading across her face. She could already imagine the envious looks people would cast her way at the party. With Allen by her side, dressed to the nines and exuding confidence, they would make a striking pair.

Emma's mind began to wander, crafting scenarios in which she could flaunt her relationship with Allen. She pictured herself acting spoiled and cute, clinging to Allen's arm while they mingled with guests. It would be perfect. Her imagination ran wild, envisioning the scene in vivid detail. Allen would be the perfect gentleman, charming everyone with his newfound confidence and elegance.

She also remembered that Allen had some basic self-defense skills. Maybe he wasn't a professional fighter, but he knew enough to handle himself in a tough situation. Emma imagined a dramatic scenario where a guy tried to hit on her at the party, and she wasn't interested. With the bodyguard nowhere in sight, it would be Allen who stepped in to save her, effortlessly putting the guy in his place.

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The thought of Allen defending her, showing off his strength and protectiveness, sent a thrill through her.

'I'll make them all jealous of me,' Emma thought, a mischievous glint in her eye. She envisioned the awe and envy on the faces of the other guests as Allen escorted her through the party, his presence commanding attention and admiration. She could almost hear the whispers and feel the eyes following them, everyone wondering about the handsome brother at her side.

Allen and Jordan, engrossed in their conversation, were oblivious to the strange expressions on Emma and Azura's faces. Jordan was the first to notice something was off. He glanced up from their conversation and caught sight of Emma and Azura. Emma's face bore a peculiar, almost mischievous smile, while Azura looked grim, surrounded by a palpable aura of gloom.

Jordan cleared his throat to get Allen's attention.

"Allen," Jordan said quietly, nudging him gently. "Look over there."

Allen, momentarily confused, followed Jordan's gaze. When he saw Emma and Azura, he had to suppress a cringe. Emma was grinning in a way that suggested she was lost in some elaborate fantasy, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Azura, on the other hand, looked like she was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, her expression somber and her eyes downcast.

The contrast between the two was striking.

Jordan leaned slightly towards Allen, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Do you know what happened to those two?" he asked, nodding subtly in the direction of Emma and Azura.

Allen shook his head, his brow furrowed in confusion. "I don't know. It doesn't seem like them," he replied quietly. Allen was genuinely puzzled by the stark contrast in their expressions.

Deciding it was best to address the situation directly, Jordan turned his attention to the girls. "Emma, Azura," he called out, his voice gentle but firm. "Is everything alright? You both seem a bit... preoccupied."

Emma's smile wavered, and she quickly composed herself, though a trace of her earlier amusement lingered in her eyes. "Oh, sorry, Dad. I was just... thinking about some things," she said, her tone light and dismissive. She glanced at Allen, hoping to reassure him, but the lingering smile on her face betrayed her inner thoughts.

Azura, on the other hand, took a moment to respond. Her eyes met Jordan's briefly before she looked down at her hands, which were clasped tightly in her lap. "I'm fine," she said softly, though her voice lacked conviction. "Just... a lot on my mind."@@novelbin@@

"Emma, you seemed pretty deep in thought," Allen said, trying to ease into the conversation. "Anything interesting on your mind?"

Emma laughed, a bit too loudly. "Oh, just thinking about the party. I was imagining all the fun we'll have and how amazing it's going to be. You know, typical girl stuff," she said, waving her hand dismissively. She hoped to deflect attention from her earlier daydreams, which she realized might have appeared a bit too obvious.

Allen nodded, though he wasn't entirely convinced. "Well, it's good to know you're excited," he said, offering her a small smile. "We still have a lot to plan, but it's going to be great." He then turned to Azura, his expression softening. "Azura, is there something you want to talk about?" he asked gently. "You seem a bit down."

Azura took a deep breath, steeling herself. She knew she couldn't keep her feelings bottled up forever, but voicing them felt incredibly difficult. "It's nothing major," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.