The Quadruplets Are Mine?

Chapter 22

Alondra tugged at her husband’s arm fiercely. “Don’t you dare…” she warned. Instead of going over to greet his daughter, Maxwell could only reluctantly stay put with his wife.

“How dare the poor pauper siblings show up at such a prestigious event?” Alana whispered to Alondra.

“Exactly!” Alondra rolled her eyes. “They should be grateful that they can still afford the basic things in life ever since they got banished from the family. They shouldn’t even think to show up here, she sneered.

“Perhaps they showed up for attention,” Alana snickered. “We both know Emmeline loves the limelight!”

“Mr. Ryker,” Emmeline smiled politely as she made her way toward Abel. “You’re here!” She was dressed in a

smart white blouse and blue jeans, looking fresh and bright,

“I didn’t think I’d see you here,” Abel greeted in return, with a hint of surprise in his voice.

“Well, I must try to get hold of some business opportunities out there so I can make some money to pay back your generous loan,” Emmeline joked lightheartedly with a twinkle in her eye, stirring something in Abel. He knew the woman was flirting with him, but truthfully… he enjoyed it. The feisty woman certainly knew how to get his attention.

made an announcement at the doorway. “The acting CEO of

right, it’s

exactly? Why

door, a few security guards were spotted escorting Benjamin York into the room, The Rykers were the richest family conglomerate in all of Struyria, followed closely by Adelmar Group

a playful, cunning quality to him, like the sort of

for her to place her hand in his. She looked a

in shock. How did Emmeline Louise win the respect of the CEO of Adelmar

good liquor and beautiful women,” Benjamin

say the same thing in front of any beautiful woman? Yourself included,

Emmeline before finally turning toward Abel, extending his

Abel smiled plainly before clapping Benjamin on the shoulder, pulling him in. “But you should learn to wait for your turn, brother,” Abel

Benjamin nodded, looking at Emmeline

Lane family ambled over toward Benjamin,

Hackett family.

to return his warm gesture as he walked toward Alondra and Maxwell with open