In this post, I will be posting on the bad characteristics of Emily. I will also provide evidence to support my point.

Manipulative
Towards Richard by blackmailing him emotionally(pg 17)
Towards Kheong by priasing him to make him do what she wants(pg 17)

Calculative
Talking good about Richard in front of Father-in-law to make him love Richard more(pg 37)
Helps mother-in-law massage and praises her when she wins to get a big diamond ring(pg 12)
Critical
Of Susie's singing(pg 35)
Of Ah Sim(pg 51)
Boastful
Richard's results(pg 37)
Of her singing talents(pg 36)
Rash
She did not consider consequences when she went to see Richard. (pg 24)

Pretentious
In how she talks to different people(pg 30)

Over bearing
Tries to run the family even after everyone has left the house. (pg 51)
Demanding
Towards servants (pg 51)
Towards Children (pg 17) Anything to say?