“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 be there in a

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

anyone else. I only

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

a small part of him was also nervous. Could he really

pushed those thoughts aside, not wanting

as he was happy and not hurting anyone, there was no harm in

phone rang again. It

bored voice. “I’m feeling

already made plans with a friend,” Abel replied. “But it just so

Benjamin said.

at the Nimbus

see you then,”

Tier VIP room at the Nimbus Hotel and changed his clothes. Before leaving, he checked himself in

to find Evelyn

opened the door, Evelyn pushed

looked at her with a stern

are you doing here?”

ask you what you would like for lunch, so the

home,” Abel said coldly,

“But Mr. Abel…”

brushed past her

left standing there, looking lost

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