Abel nodded thoughtfully.

“That’s absolutely right, Emmeline said. “Ten years of schooling can’t compare to a single piece of your advice.”

Paul guffawed. “You can top an exam in three years, little girl, but it takes ten years to become a true entrepreneur.”

Emmeline asked, “They say there’s no business without deceit. Is that true?”

“In warfare, one must use deception, and in business, some level of cunning is necessary. If you view ‘cunning’ and ‘deceit here as strategy, it takes on a different meaning.” Paul explained.

Emmeline couldn’t help but give a thumbs up. “Impressive!”

Paul turned to Abel with a smile and said, “Your sister is pretty adorable!”

Paul selected the location for dinner while Abel handled the food arrangements. They ordered several specialty dishes from Sandwell, including fish cake, duck confit, crab rangoon, and pan-fried asparagus.

Abel picked a few vegetarian dishes and placed them on Emmeline’s plate.

Paul remarked, “If the young lady prefers lighter flavors, both the fish cake and crab rangoon should suit her.”

born vegetarian, Abel chuckled.

wonder,” Paul replied.

you mean?”

with great fortune,” Paul said.

and blinked. “Mr. Murphy, what do you mean?”

all indicate

Luca asked, “Mr. Murphy, can you read palmistry?”

holistic doctor can read faces after years

Paul held his four fingertips and examined his

with me, Mr. Murphy?” Luca asked. “Say

good days are ahead. Live well and work hard!”

he means?” Luca was persistent.

nodded, “Emmeline got it right.”

press the

it, then looked down. “Oh, a woman in your palm,

my palm?” Abel’s heart skipped a beat.

grabbed Abel’s hand, asking, “How

in Abel’s palm. Both of them could see that there was an obscure ‘W’

Emmeline widened her eyes and promptly extended her hand as well. She had a mole in her palm that had been

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