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.

tone was cold. “Let’s just

as he glared at his sister. “We’ll just have a

but said

Nimbus’s specialties once they were comfortably seated in a

was conducted in complete silence and over before anyone even realized

a goodbye. “I should be accompanying the two of you for tea right now but I still have matters to attend to. Ms.

on the matter with Emmeline and nodded.

in

got into the back seat

The driver started

glances at Abel through the rearview mirror as the vehicle pulled out

face was completely

news

Ms. Emmeline really going

the parking lot

large strides

sight but his murderous demeanor had them scrambling out

taken aback. “Mr. Ryker?

He asked with a scowl. “Busy planning for a

a…wedding?” Sam was confused. “Are you and Emmeline finally

wish.” He scoffed. “Where is

back tidying up the

another word. He sped

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