“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?”

to Janie. She’s currently looking

“…Mr. Abel!”

you have to prove that I did this? Do you really think I’m actually capable of something

a while ago. You’ve done quite a bit. Aren’t you waiting for an opportunity to

“…”

drug her and cause a scandal. You’re telling me you wouldn’t

difficult to drug

need you to be honest and tell me who the hell is backing you up?” His voice was stern.

didn’t do it,” she wailed. “Why are you treating me like this?! I’m still a daughter of the Murphy

hand on Emma and I’ll see you

do it, Mr. Abel.” She wiped her tears. “This is a

you say! What I

cold. “You’re here today because I wanted to give you a warning. Play games with me

Her cries immediately stopped.

warned her about

a devil from

who crossed him would wish they were dead rather than

hadn’t believed a word she

was Abel going to do with her if he found out

he going to sever her

panted and

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