474: Unexpected Encounter

Jada wanted to say something to Emma, but Emma took the red wine from her hand, her eyes glinting with resolve. "Your family is in the wine business, and your wine has always been excellent. My brother praised it many times. If you’re sincere in apologizing, I’m willing to accept this wine. But as you said, we’ll be strangers from now on. I'll take this wine," Emma said with a smile, her tone steady and composed. She didn’t explicitly forgive or not forgive; she simply took the wine. Despite having faced trouble from this person before, Emma knew that true remorse would have prompted an earlier apology. Why forgive someone who didn’t seem genuinely contrite? The woman saw Emma take the wine and still refuse to forgive her, her expression souring. But considering today's events, she suppressed her feelings and left. She told Emma they should treat each other as strangers from now on. Emma understood; the woman had been unsure before, but now that she realized her mistake, she soug