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.

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

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

sorry, I was just messing

dress!” Julianna Campbell announced,

need to protect her

against one! Isn’t that right, son?” Juliana

“Not

over Rosaline and Abel’s faces. Emmeline shifted herself to a corner, willing herself

was still seething over the dress incident, but she told herself to be patient. She had bigger plans in place to take down

the center of the hall and lifted her wine glass to the crowd. “To express our gratitude for showering us with your presence

since young, unlike Emmeline who did not care for the arts. She

upper-class family! She could rival any famous piano soloist!”

talented. I suppose that’s the criteria to