“Abel,” Adrien explained urgently, “you’ve got it all wrong. I don’t mean anything else, I just think it’s a huge mistake for you to stop loving Emmeline. I want you to face her again.”

“That’s my business!” Abel retorted angrily. “When love is gone, it’s gone. There’s nothing to face again!”

Emmeline felt her heart sink as if she had been punched in the gut. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Abel took her hand and said, “Emmett, let’s go!”

Before Emmeline could react, Abel had half-carried, half-dragged her out of the private room.

Adrien watched helplessly as the two of them walked away, pounding his fist in frustration.

Luca gave Adrien a sympathetic and grateful glance before hurrying after Abel.

“Mr. Adrien,” Lizbeth wiped away her tears, “did I do a bad job acting? I was really into it, even moved.”

“No, it’s not you,” Adrien said. “It’s Abel. He’s too damn heartless! When he saw you, he had the nerve to say that when love is gone, it’s gone. That guy is a devil from hell!”

“Did Mr. Abel fall in love with that Emmett person?” Lizbeth asked.

and no,” Adrien

and no’?” Lizbeth pouted. “Don’t beat around the

is actually Emma,” Adrien said. “But her identity as Emmett adds a complicated layer of emotions for Abel. Once she becomes

Abel might

her,” Adrien said. “Otherwise, he

we do then?” Lizbeth stomped her foot in frustration. “Is Emmeline going to

Adrien said. “We’ll just

Bar, a driver pulled up

Emmeline into the car when

What’s wrong?” he

sniffled. “I just suddenly feel really

Abel gently wiped away her

he would smudge her makeup. “I don’t know, maybe I just didn’t expect Mr. Ryker to be so

said I’m heartless?” Abel’s face darkened. “Don’t I treat you

me today, but who knows about tomorrow?” Emmeline said, her

we

wiped away her tears with her hand, “I’ll go somewhere else to clear my mind. Mr. Ryker can head back to

about our internship agreement?” Abel’s voice held a hint of annoyance, “You’re giving up after just half

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