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.”

wasn’t so stubborn, he would have made

got in the car, with Emmeline sitting in the backseat and Benjamin in the front passenger seat.

overhead light and lowered

Abel glanced at her

okay,” Emmeline replied. “I want to get things organized quickly for the

Feeling all ambitious, huh?” Abel teased

is serious. Why are you so

penny for your thoughts?” Abel

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

than me,” Abel

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

side, listened and guffawed. “You two are really

me a headache?” Abel rolled his eyes

night at the guesthouse when you

“What do you mean watched over

Benjamin playfully slapped himself. “I was

“What did

He’s had a bit too much to drink.”

and pretended to sleep, faking

sealing a deal for a 300,000 advertising project is no small feat,” Abel

lucky and hit the mark,” Emmeline replied.

giving you as a cut?” Abel asked.

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