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.”

continued to peruse the reports.

asked. “You’re a

her eyelids. “We’re not married yet, so

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

looking disdainful.

I have faith in us,” Abel said, his

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

of deja vu. He realized that he had said those exact same

know you’re mad at me, but it’s not really my

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

Emmeline. “You should try accepting me and let me love you the way you deserve

“Emma doesn’t need that.”

room. He walked over to the armchair and wrapped his arms

said softly, his face close to

aback by his sudden enthusiasm. This guy had no

push him away, Benjamin held her tightly and offered, “What do you want to

Emmeline remained silent.

wrong

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