"Yep," said Benjamin. "I have the contract right here. Just bring your stamp over."

Abel checked the time. Hm, Em needs some time to straighten herself out. "We'll be there in an hour and a half."

"Sure thing," said Benjamin. "I'm at Adelmar's golf court."

"Ah, I'm up for a match." Abel smiled.

"It's my honor." Benjamin smiled as well.

And then the call ended. Emmeline heard it. She guessed it must have been from Benjamin. So the Murphys are there. She left the room and wrapped her arms around Abel. "Evelyn and her brother told him to call you?"

"More than likely," said Abel. "He wouldn't have called otherwise."

"Guess we should meet up with them, then." Emmeline pouted. "I'd love to see the look on Evelyn's face."


Abel turned around and hugged her. "Kendra's preparing a fresh set of clothes for you. You can't wear this dress now."

Emmeline blushed. The dress was soiled, so of course she couldn't wear it. "I'll tell Kendra what I'd like to wear," she said.

"That works too." Abel patted her head. "I'll be waiting."

Emmeline went back to the room and called Kendra. "Get me the tracksuit. The one with a red skirt."

Kendra was holding her phone in one hand and rummaging through the closet with the other. "Oh, got it. I'll snap a pic."

"Thanks." Emmeline ended the call. A moment later, Kendra sent her a picture. She clicked into it and confirmed that that was the set she wanted. Then she texted, 'Get me a pair of socks and sneakers as well. Yeah, this is the set I want.'

Kendra texted back, 'Of course, Ms. Louise. I'll grab some skincare products too.'

Emmeline put down her phone, and then Luca came in holding two cups of coffee. Emmeline and Abel had forgotten about him, and Luca thought it was odd they were staring at them. "Am I late for something, sir?"

"No," said Abel. "We were just about to leave."

"Good to hear." Luca heaved a sigh of relief. "Here's the coffee you wanted, madam."

"So did you help Sam with her business?" That's the whole point I sent him.

Luca had a sheepish look on his face, and he scratched his head. He didn't just help her with business; he also gave her a bouquet, and she even kissed him. He could feel the taste of her lips on his. Yes, he hadn't wiped it off just yet. And he nodded timidly.

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