“Ah!” Evelyn jerked in her seat.

She hadn’t expected Abel to question her in such a straightforward manner. It caught her off guard.

“Why are you so nervous, Ms. Evelyn?” Abel sounded murderous.

“I…”

Evelyn scrambled to right her posture. “Of course I am. Emma is my friend. Why wouldn’t I be worried?”

“I don’t think that’s all. You seem…afraid.” He watched her intently. “Scared that I found something out?”

“Mr. Abel.” She got up from the couch. “What’s going on here? Are you suspecting me of trying to hurt Emmeline?”

“You’re honest.” He smiled coldly. “You were the only outsider who knew Janie was in Falmouth.”

“I only heard Emmeline mention it in passing,” she argued. “What does Janie being in Falmouth have anything to do with me?”

“You used it as an excuse to get Emma there and orchestrated an accident!”

“Is Emmeline that gullible?” She sounded flustered. “How could I fool her?”

importance to Janie. She’s currently looking for her.

“…Mr. Abel!”

did this? Do you really think I’m actually capable of something like that? Orchestrating an accident? You think too

kept plotting against her a while ago.

“…”

a scandal. You’re telling me you wouldn’t hire someone to cause

“You’ve got the wrong person. It isn’t difficult to drug someone but

be honest and tell me who the hell is backing you up?”

me like this?! I’m still a

don’t care who you are. Lay a hand on Emma and I’ll see you dead

She wiped her tears. “This is

believe a word you say! What

“You’re here today because I wanted to give you a warning.

Her cries immediately stopped.

had warned

was a

would wish they were dead rather than

word she

to do with her if he found out she was the

he going to sever her

panted

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