“But Mr. Ryker,” Emmeline said, “the car should be fixed by now. You can have Luca send the bill to me. I have no shortage of money.”

“I don’t either, so let’s not worry about it,” he replied.

“It’s not a small amount, a few hundred thousand at most,” Emmeline insisted.

“It’s nothing, really,” Abel said dismissively.

“Then how about this,” Emmeline suggested. “I’ll take Mr. Ryker out to dinner to make up for it. It’ll make me feel better.”

Abel considered for a moment before nodding his agreement. “That sounds fine.”

“I can invite some friends of Mr. Ryker’s too,” Emmeline offered. “The more the merrier, right?”

Abel wondered who to invite.

“Mr. Ryker, pick a time,” Emmeline said on the other end of the line. “I’m available anytime.”

“How about today at noon?” Abel suggested. “I don’t feel like being at home.”

Emmeline knew Abel wanted to avoid Evelyn.

“Sure, I’m free at noon too,” she replied.

“Let’s go to Nimbus Hotel then, how does that sound to you?” Abel proposed.

said. “I’ll be there

Abel said. “Just be careful when you’re driving. I don’t want you getting into another accident and

care about anyone else.

smiled, feeling his heart swell with affection. He couldn’t believe he was starting to

of him was also nervous. Could he really be falling

pushed those thoughts aside, not wanting to overthink

figuring that as long as he was happy and not hurting

then, his phone rang again. It was

bored voice. “I’m feeling lonely and bored. How about we grab lunch

replied. “But it just so happens that you’re here,

Benjamin said. “What time and

Nimbus

you then,”

Nimbus Hotel and changed his clothes. Before leaving,

the door, only to find Evelyn standing outside, about to

Abel opened the door,

caught her and looked at her with a stern

doing

and ask you what you would like for

eating at home,” Abel said coldly, “I

“But Mr. Abel…”

her and

standing there, looking

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