“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.

but Abel had already turned around to leave. She turned to Rosaline for support instead. “Auntie Rosaline, how

went overboard tonight, Alana. I’m only letting you off this time because of

is a woman of good character and upbringing. She will surely bear you more

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

said 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. You should really think this through!”

case?” Rosaline’s eyes widened. “That will not do. I would still like to have two granddaughters. If Emmeline cannot

rude

do,” Adrien insisted. “They are my children

son. “They’re young, it’s not

and left. Emmeline, it’s about time

~

left the Lane family villa. “Benjamin, organize a networking session hosted by Adelmar Group.

he received Emmeline’s call, doing the necessary preparation in the next two days. Three days later, various businessmen showed up at the networking session organized at one of Adelmar Group’s hotels, including representatives from the Rykers, the Lanes and

up. He knew that Adelmar Group had invited him assuming he was still the deputy CEO of Louise Corporation,

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