Benjamin slipped Worryfree into his pocket while Sam continued laughing and made his way downstairs.

When he returned to Adelmar, Benjamin explained the situation to Janie but didn’t mention that he had retrieved Worryfree himself.

“Well, that makes things easier,” Janie said. “We’ll just act like we don’t know anything and put on a good show to stir things up.”

“Right,” Benjamin said. “Just make sure you play along with me, or else the act won’t be convincing.”

“Don’t worry,” Janie said with a grin. “I’ll make sure it’s seamless.”

The two of them then made their way back to the CEO’s office.

Abel and Emmeline were sipping coffee in the lounge. Emmeline sat in a plush armchair, flipping through some reports with a serious look on her face.

“You don’t understand any of this, do you?” Abel leaned in and asked. “Do you want me to explain it to you?”

“Who says I have to understand?” Emmeline glanced at him. “Can’t I just look at it for fun?”

“Sure,” Abel said. “If you enjoy looking at things, I can take you to the Ryker Group and show you around any department you want to see.”

Emmeline continued to peruse the

Abel asked. “You’re a Ryker

even lifting her eyelids. “We’re not

up soon,” Abel pointed out. “Once we’re married, you’ll be a legitimate

don’t care about that,” Emmeline pouted, looking disdainful. “I don’t love you, so why

fall in love with me eventually. I have faith in us,”

with a pig than with you,” Emmeline sneered. “Who gave you such an inflated ego to

a sense of deja vu. He realized that he had said those

but it’s not really my fault. If you want to blame

I blame Waylon? He loves me and treats me like a

a precious gem too?” Abel walked up to Emmeline. “You should try accepting

“Emma doesn’t need that.”

entered the room. He walked over to the armchair

he said softly, his face close to hers. “Isn’t

taken aback by his sudden enthusiasm. This

tightly and offered, “What do you want to eat for lunch? Why don’t you come back to my villa and let me cook for you

Emmeline remained silent.

wrong

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