Emmeline furrowed her brow and pouted. “Are you guys tired of all this intrigue?”

“After taking over, any exhaustion is our own,” said Abel. “Being your own boss, you willingly accept all the challenges.”

It was already after 8 p.m. when they finished dinner, and Abel and Emmeline were ready to return to Altney Steel.

Benjamin, a little tipsy, asked if Abel could give him a ride..

“Where to?” Abel asked him.

“The auto repair shop.”

“What are you doing, going to an auto repair shop at this hour?” Tony asked.

“They seized an illegally modified freight vehicle there today. I want to check it out.”

“Can’t it wait until tomorrow?”

“No, I’m afraid they might tamper with it tonight.”

Tony pointed at Benjamin and said to Abel, “See that? He’s still so dedicated!”

“Well, this is my job,” Benjamin replied. “Not taking it seriously would be disrespectful to my former platoon leader.”

said, “If this guy wasn’t so stubborn, he would have made

in the backseat and Benjamin in the front passenger seat.

and lowered her head to examine

at her through the rearview mirror and cautioned. Emmeline.

“I want to get things organized quickly for

all ambitious, huh?” Abel teased her. “You’re making it

are you so surprised?”

your thoughts?” Abel asked.

advertising personnel at the Department of Transportation, and I’m considering renting a kiosk at the department store. Can you help me check it out when

busier than

his tone. “Even if

listened and guffawed. “You two are really lively.”

a headache?”

at the guesthouse when you secretly watched over her

what are you saying?” Emmeline exclaimed. “What do

himself. “I

Emmeline turned to Abel. “What did Benjamin mean

listen to his nonsense. He’s had a bit too much

and

advertising project

lucky and hit the

you as a cut?” Abel asked. “Don’t forget to give your brother a bonus.”

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