Crowned by the Man They Feared (Amelia and Jeremy) novel Chapter 659

"Really? You'll handle the rest?" Amelia raised an eyebrow again.

"Of course," Josie said, grinning. "We're besties. Mr. Curran came in person. Go, go, go!"

Josie understood exactly why Jeremy was being so loud about it. Having a boyfriend like that was enviable, to say the least.

It also made her think of herself—and Harrison, that bastard! No matter how much she flirted or how shamelessly she turned on the charm, he held his ground like he was made of steel.

"Fine," Amelia said, amused. "I'm leaving it to you, then."

She quickly cleared her desk, grabbed her coat from the back of her chair, took a steadying breath, and headed for the elevator.

She knew what was waiting for her downstairs: The man she loved and who loved her back.

Jeremy didn't even get a chance to text her. He spotted her the moment she stepped out of the building and started walking toward her. She'd clearly seen his post.

"So, you're free today?" Amelia teased as she slid into the passenger seat.

"If it's you," Jeremy replied, sounding serious, "I make time—even if I don't have it."

"Alright." She smiled. "Where do you want to eat?"

"Somewhere crowded," he said. "Somewhere lively."

Amelia blinked. So he was really going to commit to being obnoxiously public about it.

"Don't you know the saying about showing off your love?" she asked, half laughing. "Does it end fast?"

"I don't know that one," he said calmly. "I only know that a solid relationship can handle anything."

She liked that answer.

They traded jabs like that as the car moved through traffic. Jeremy drove while Amelia scrolled on her phone.

Then her notifications started exploding. Message after message popped up. She muted most group chats without thinking, but there was one she'd never silenced. She'd even pinned it, "The Nygards–Happy Family."

She'd figured it would stay quiet. Apparently not. It was lit up like fireworks.

She said it like a complaint, but she didn't sound very annoyed. Deep down, it felt sweet in a way she didn't want to admit.

"Good," Jeremy said as if it were obvious. He took her hand, which rested on her lap, and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Let the whole world know. Then no one will dare mess with you again."

The warmth of his hand on hers made Amelia drift off for a moment.

She thought about when they first met and how close those memories still felt. It hadn't been long at all. Now, she was about to marry him.

It was strange, almost unreal. It was as if the next time she looked back, there might already be a child in the picture.

The thought should have scared her. Instead, it made her feel dizzy with sweetness, as if she were falling and didn't want to stop.

Across town, Gianna was about to smash her phone. The online mood had flipped completely. Everyone was congratulating and envying Amelia and Jeremy.

As soon as she heard they were getting engaged, Gianna paid people to stir up trouble. She hadn't expected to cause real damage. She just wanted to make Amelia a little uncomfortable. Instead, she handed them a perfect stage.

Not only had she failed to hurt them, but she had also essentially pushed them to put on a public display of affection. Even worse, she'd made herself the point of comparison. Marcelo, Miguel, and Maxwell were using her name as a punchline.