Ambush of the Quadruplets: Stay Away From This Woman

“Emmeline!” Alana’s smile was saccharine sweet as she made her way toward her cousin. “If you didn’t have a dress to wear tonight, I could have lent you one! I have plenty of better-quality dresses after all!”

“Well, this dress was only 99 dollars, including shipping!” Emmeline chuckled. “It’s perfect for tonight,” she added.

Alana’s expression hardened. “What do you mean? Are you mocking our family with your cheap fashion?” Alana gave Emmeline a hard shove, causing Emmeline to stumble and fall backward. However, she was saved by a pair of strong hands that cushioned her fall from behind. Abel Ryker had just arrived.

With an arm still wrapped protectively around Emmeline’s waist, Abel turned toward Alana with a frosty expression. “What’s wrong with a 99-dollar dress? Emmeline looks better than any other lady here tonight.”

“Mr… Mr. Abel?” Alana stammered. “I… I was just teasing my cousin. You’re right, her dress is beautiful!”

“Don’t you owe her an apology?” Abel insisted, refusing to let Alana off the hook so easily.

paled visibly. They were surrounded by many guests who had come to check

it?” his tone was cold and menacing. He extended an arm, trying to get Emmeline over to his side, but she

sorry, I

amazing in anything, including this dress!” Julianna Campbell announced,

Alana!” Rosaline Turner chimed in, feeling the need to protect her grandchild’s mother. “A fine

one! Isn’t that right,

Adrien agreed with his mother. “Not

clearly written all over Rosaline and Abel’s faces. Emmeline shifted herself to a corner, willing herself to disappear. The families could continue

to be patient. She had bigger plans in place to take down Emmeline tonight. She shot

the center of the hall and lifted her wine glass to the crowd. “To express our gratitude for showering us with your presence tonight, Alana will delight us all with a special piano

of her gown and waltzed toward the piano as graceful as a swan. She was a talented pianist, having been taught since young, unlike Emmeline who did not care for the arts. She laid her slender fingers on the instrument and began to play confidently. A beautiful melody travelled through the room as Alana’s fingers moved up and

She could rival any famous piano soloist!” a guest

but also talented. I suppose that’s the