Chapter 1673

Emma was exasperated. "Evelyn, Cassie, can you release me? I'm capable of walking on my own." Evelyn retorted. "If we let go of you, you'll bolt." Emma's hands were restrained; otherwise, she would have raised them in a pledge. "I'll go with you; I promise I won't run." Evelyn countered. "I hope we can trust your promise." Emma said, "You can trust me. Can you let go of me now?" They finally released Emma. Evelyn then said, "Emma, you don't look like you're short on cash. Why this constant focus on making money? Life is fleeting, gone in an instant. We must enjoy our youth; it's not a waste to have some fun." Cassie agreed. "Evelyn is spot on. Money is endless, work is endless after graduation. College is our last chance to be carefree. Don't waste it all on making money." Emma kept quiet, thinking to herself, 'I have to fend for myself, unlike Evelyn and Cassie, who are pampered with monthly allowances from their parents. I need to be strong to live the life I want as I have n