Abby walked beside Spencer, careful to avoid any physical contact.

Though they were childhood friends and their families had always been close, Abby didn't feel that way about Spencer. When Spencer hesitated, unsure whether to follow his family's wishes, Abby knew she couldn't give him any false hope. She didn't want him to entertain that idea.

She loved Evan, not Spencer.

"Brother Spencer, Victoria and I are good friends. You're like a brother to me, and you always will be," Abby said, emphasizing "brother" and "sister."

She truly saw both Victoria and Spencer as family. She had never considered Spencer in that way before, and she wouldn't now or ever.

The wishes of their elders were driven by their own interests. But Abby's family understood that she loved Evan. The York family was undoubtedly a better match for her than the Chouinard family.

Abby wasn't afraid of upsetting Spencer. She knew if she were with him, the Chouinard family might use her, and even the Du family could end up relying on her for help. But with Evan, she wouldn't have to worry about being used, and she wouldn't have to play the role of the family's savior.

York Corporation was more successful than the Du Group, and even Abby's mother had already made up her mind that

what

follow her family's plans. She had someone she truly cared about, and that person was better than Spencer-especially with the powerful family and financial resources backing him. The Chouinard family simply couldn't compete with the York Corporation, not today and

you've always been that little sister,"

what's going on between you and Victoria? I asked her, but she wouldn't

smiled. "If

about her, so don't worry. The

of

think things through

my own."

I have some idea about what's going on. I can't change your decision, but I just want to share my thoughts. You and Victoria have

sweethearts, and I can see you care about her. You truly love her. Don't

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