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.”

vegetarian, Abel

wonder,” Paul replied.

you mean?” Abel asked.

extraordinary person, blessed with great fortune,”

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

all indicate that you are exceptionally blessed,” Paul explained.

other side of the table, Luca asked, “Mr. Murphy, can you read

bit.” Paul chuckled. “A holistic doctor can read faces after years of practice,

his hand to Paul. Paul held his four fingertips and examined

Murphy?” Luca asked. “Say something.”

saying your good days are ahead.

that what he means?” Luca was persistent.

got it

chuckled, and Luca didn’t press the issue any

looked down.

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

grabbed Abel’s hand, asking, “How

draw a line in Abel’s palm. Both of them could

and promptly extended her hand as well. She had a mole in her palm

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