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.”

again and said, “If this guy wasn’t so stubborn, he would have made a fortune by

car, with Emmeline sitting in the backseat and Benjamin in the front

lowered

Abel glanced at

“I want to get things organized quickly for

huh?” Abel teased her. “You’re making it sound so serious.”

are you so

penny for your thoughts?”

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

than

big things. I’m dealing with little ones.” Emmeline mimicked his tone. “Even if I’m ambitious, I still can’t get away from you.”

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

a headache?” Abel rolled

night at the guesthouse when you secretly watched over her all night?”

saying?” Emmeline exclaimed. “What do you mean watched over me

playfully slapped himself. “I was just talking

to Abel. “What did

He’s had a bit

closed his eyes and pretended to sleep,

300,000 advertising project

hit

Tony giving you as a cut?” Abel asked. “Don’t

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