“But Mr. Ryker,” Emmeline said, “the car should be fixed by now. You can have Luca send the bill to me. I have no shortage of money.”

“I don’t either, so let’s not worry about it,” he replied.

“It’s not a small amount, a few hundred thousand at most,” Emmeline insisted.

“It’s nothing, really,” Abel said dismissively.

“Then how about this,” Emmeline suggested. “I’ll take Mr. Ryker out to dinner to make up for it. It’ll make me feel better.”

Abel considered for a moment before nodding his agreement. “That sounds fine.”

“I can invite some friends of Mr. Ryker’s too,” Emmeline offered. “The more the merrier, right?”

Abel wondered who to invite.

“Mr. Ryker, pick a time,” Emmeline said on the other end of the line. “I’m available anytime.”

“How about today at noon?” Abel suggested. “I don’t feel like being at home.”

Emmeline knew Abel wanted to avoid Evelyn.

“Sure, I’m free at noon too,” she replied.

“Let’s go to Nimbus Hotel then, how does that sound to you?” Abel proposed.

“That sounds great,” Emmeline said. “I’ll be there in a bit.”

Abel said. “Just be careful when you’re driving. I don’t want you getting into another accident

laughed. “I don’t care about anyone else.

feeling his heart swell with affection. He couldn’t believe he was starting to feel like he

of him was also nervous.

those thoughts aside, not wanting to overthink

shrugged to himself, figuring that as long as he was happy and not

phone rang again.

feeling

made plans with a friend,” Abel replied. “But it just so happens that you’re here,

Benjamin said. “What time and

the Nimbus Hotel,” Abel

see you then,”

Golden Tier VIP room at the Nimbus Hotel and changed his clothes. Before leaving, he checked himself in the

he opened the door, only to find Evelyn standing outside, about to

Abel opened the door, Evelyn pushed

and looked at

you doing

me to come and ask you what you

eating at home,” Abel said coldly,

“But Mr. Abel…”

brushed past her

standing there, looking lost

clear that Abel

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