“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.

great,” Emmeline said. “I’ll

“Just be careful when you’re driving. I don’t

about anyone else.

heart swell with affection. He couldn’t believe he was starting

also nervous. Could he really

those thoughts aside, not wanting to overthink

as he was happy and not hurting

then, his phone rang again. It

voice. “I’m feeling lonely and bored.

a friend,” Abel replied. “But it just

sounds good,” Benjamin said. “What

Nimbus Hotel,”

see you then,” Benjamin

changed his clothes. Before leaving, he checked himself in the

only to find Evelyn standing

opened the door, Evelyn pushed her

looked at her with a stern

doing here?” he

Abel,” Evelyn blushed, “Auntie asked me to come and ask you what you would like for lunch, so the kitchen can prepare

be eating at home,” Abel said coldly, “I

“But Mr. Abel…”

her and

was left standing there, looking

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