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.

at the doorway. “The acting CEO

right, it’s

is he exactly? Why hasn’t he shown his

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 with Benjamin York at the Helm. Adelmar Group’s business had risen and grown meteorically

sort of person

in his. She looked a little shy, knowing that everyone’s eyes were on them, but she obliged the man eventually. He

crowd watched on in shock. How did Emmeline Louise win the

– good liquor

same thing in front of

a little more honest than most of my kind,” Benjamin replied to Emmeline before finally turning toward Abel, extending his arm. “My apologies, Mr. Ryker. I could not help myself in the presence of

Benjamin on the shoulder, pulling him in. “But you should

see,” Benjamin nodded, looking

Lane family ambled over toward Benjamin, but Benjamin swiftly turned away to greet

Hackett family.

Benjamin’s attention. To Alondra’s pleasure, Benjamin seemed to