“Son,” Julianna said to Adrien in a hushed whisper. “I think… we should maintain a distance from Emmeline Louise.”

“She’s the mother of my children,” Adrien shrugged himself free of his mother’s grip. “How could I stand by and do nothing when she’s in trouble?”

“She’s too feral, son. She’ll never listen to you if you marry her,” Julianna explained to Adrien, who just stared dumbly at his mother.

Emmeline was still taking in the fact that Abel had offered to pay the Lanes for all the damage she had caused. “Mr. Ryker, I…” she began.

“Don’t worry about it,” Abel said without a hint of emotion in his voice. “Treat it as a personal loan. You can pay me back slowly.”

Before Emmeline could continue speaking, Ethan had already rushed to grab Abel’s hands, shaking them vigorously. “Mr. Ryker, thank you so much! I will work hard to help my sister pay off the loan, don’t you worry!” Ethan said gratefully.

“Mm,” Abel nodded expressionless as he retracted his hand back from Ethan’s warm grip.

had already turned around to leave. She turned to Rosaline for support

Rosaline had a tight expression. “You went overboard tonight, Alana. I’m only letting you off

of good character and upbringing. She will

be best,” Rosaline nodded. “I’m not losing to that

as she approached Adrien next. “I’m Emmeline’s stepmother, Alondra. I know the girl inside out. She probably can’t give birth to another child after having triplets.

Rosaline’s eyes widened. “That will not do. I would still like to have two granddaughters. If Emmeline cannot bear any more children,

her three children either!” Rosaline continued. “They’re rude and ill-mannered and would

are my children

her son. “They’re young, it’s not too late to teach

don’t say I didn’t warn you!” Alondra turned around and left. Emmeline, it’s about time you felt the pain of having your children

~

villa. “Benjamin, organize a networking session hosted by Adelmar Group.

next two days. Three days later, various businessmen showed up at the networking session organized at one of Adelmar

Adelmar Group had invited him assuming he was still the deputy CEO of Louise Corporation, but he had since been dismissed by his own father, no thanks to his

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