Abel’s expression turned frosty.

He took a deep breath.”Let’s go grab a bite first.” His words come out harsh.

“Mr. Abel.” Lizbeth tugged on his arm. “Please don’t be sad even if Emmeline decides to marry someone else. You still have me. You bought me. I have a reason to be by your side.”

“Liz!” Flynn chided. “Stop fooling around!”

“I’m not fooling around!”

She fluttered her lashes. “I mean what I said. Mr. Abel is single now. So, why shouldn’t I try shooting my shot?”

“You’ll have to go through your sister, Evelyn first,” Flynn said. “The Murphy and Ryker families have an established marriage union.

“Grandma says I should be the one who’s involved in the marriage pact with the Rykers. Evelyn isn’t a daughter of the Murphy family anyway.”

“Liz!” That riled him up. “Shut up!”

It was only then that Lizbeth realized she had said too much. They were still out in public view after all.

She poked her tongue out in a childish manner.

Flynn turned to smile awkwardly at Abel. “I’m sorry about that, Mr. Abel. Lizbeth is still young. There’s much she doesn’t know yet.

“Let’s just eat.

at his sister. “We’ll

pouted but said nothing

Nimbus’s specialties once they were

in complete silence and over before

goodbye. “I should be accompanying the two of you for tea right now but I still

knew Abel was still hung on the matter with Emmeline and nodded.

left in a

he got to the underground parking lot, he got into the back seat and

The driver started up

through the rearview mirror as the vehicle pulled out of the parking

was

news coming

Ms. Emmeline really

up at the parking

strides toward

one customer in sight but his murderous demeanor had them scrambling out of

Sam was taken aback. “Mr.

with a scowl. “Busy planning for a

“Are you and Emmeline finally getting married?

wish.” He

just so happens that she’s out back tidying up

didn’t say another word. He sped up

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