“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.

“I’ll be there in

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

“I don’t care about anyone else. I

affection. He couldn’t believe

part of him was also nervous. Could he really

pushed those thoughts aside, not wanting to

was happy and not hurting anyone, there

then, his phone rang again. It was

“I’m feeling

a friend,” Abel replied. “But it just so happens that you’re here, offering

good,” Benjamin said. “What time and

Nimbus

you

and changed his clothes. Before leaving, he checked himself in the mirror to make sure he

to find Evelyn standing outside, about

Abel opened the door, Evelyn pushed

and looked at her with a

are you doing

ask you what you would

eating at home,” Abel

“But Mr. Abel…”

past her

was left standing there, looking lost

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