“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 careful when you’re driving. I don’t want you getting

about anyone else. I only have eyes for you,

affection. He couldn’t believe he was starting to feel like he

a small part of him was also nervous. Could he really be falling for this

aside, not wanting to overthink

as long as he was happy and not hurting anyone, there was

his phone rang

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

made plans with a friend,” Abel replied. “But it just so happens that you’re here, offering to keep me

sounds good,” Benjamin said. “What time and

the Nimbus Hotel,”

you then,”

Nimbus Hotel and changed his clothes. Before

only to find Evelyn standing

the door, Evelyn pushed

looked at her

doing here?” he

me to come and ask you what you would like

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

“But Mr. Abel…”

brushed past her and headed

there, looking

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