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.”

“If this guy wasn’t so

in the backseat and Benjamin in the

light and lowered her

at her through the rearview mirror and cautioned.

okay,” Emmeline replied. “I want to get things organized quickly for the next phase of our plan.”

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

Why are you so surprised?” Emmeline retorted, rolling

penny for your thoughts?”

first batch of training for 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 you have time?”

busier than me,” Abel

things. I’m dealing with little ones.” Emmeline mimicked his tone. “Even if

listened and guffawed.

a headache?” Abel rolled his eyes in

at the guesthouse when you secretly

do you mean watched over me

playfully slapped himself.

to Abel. “What did Benjamin mean just

listen to his nonsense. He’s had a bit too much to drink.” Abel laughed.

immediately closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, faking drunkenness.

300,000 advertising project is no small

lucky and hit the mark,”

Abel asked. “Don’t forget to give your brother a

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