Abel could see how Adam harbored feelings for Emmeline. He didn’t think Adam would do such a thing but who else could it be?

Evelyn wasn’t capable of pulling the operation off by herself.

“I’m glad. The whole buying off racers to cause a car accident might seem like something I’d do but I had nothing to do with this.”

“That’s what is frustrating me.” Abel shot a look at Adam. “Who do you think could’ve done it?”

Adam’s expression turned grim. He knew Abel was warning him but he couldn’t say anything.

The more weak-minded he appeared, the more it would seem as if he had something to do with it.

Abel would pin his suspicions on him even if he didn’t do it/

He fell silent.

He already had someone in mind when Abel brought up the racers.

It was Alana.

Alana had been in the Imperial Palace for a while now and had accompanied him during his exchange with a group of racers.

There was friendship between them. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume a deal had been struck.

you something,

carried mockery, making him

had to have

look into it.”

me. If it happens again… I won’t be showing a shred

do with it.” Adam looked up. “Don’t go slandering me for something

you, Adam. Don’t take it to

in discomfort to

to hear that Emmeline got into an accident. May

His words were sincere.

time of day but he couldn’t help

“Maybe not.”

up. “She sustained some minor injuries but

“…Good.” Adam sounded resigned.

leaned back against the couch. Adam could

the fine layer of sweat that beaded on his

finally brought them their

took a

just drink, Adam. Why don’t we play

game?” Adam rolled his eyes. “What kind of

in the Imperial Palace?” He smiled wryly. “Why don’t we

He had no idea if Abel just wanted to fool around or actually beat

to know how far Abel had come and agreed. “Sure.

bartender gathered his equipment and followed

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