Chapter 1648

Ron got the call earlier today from Philip. "Ron, I've arranged for you and Emma to give that speech together. You've got to be there." He knew it was his grandfather's doing, nothing to do with Emma. Ron lit a cigarette in frustration, taking hard drags as he thought about her. Her small face, the size of a palm, seemed so fragile, as if she would topple over with a gust of wind. Hugh strolled over, taking a seat next to him. "Ron, what do you think of my girlfriend?" Ron blew out a smoke ring and asked casually, "Which one?" Hugh retorted, "What kind of question is that? Yeah, I've dated a bunch, but never two at the same time. I always break it off clean before moving on to the next." Ron gave him a cold look. "Can't live without a woman, huh?" Hugh shot back, "You think everyone's like you, swearing off relationships? You've never had a girlfriend, so you don't know how soft it feels to hold one. I don't blame you." Ron just scoffed. Hugh continued, "I'm asking you serious