The Quadruplets Are Mine?

“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.

no,” Adrien

you mean ‘yes and no’?” Lizbeth pouted. “Don’t beat around

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

means,” Lizbeth sniffled, “Mr. Abel

said. “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have

then?” Lizbeth stomped her foot in

“We’ll just

the Majestic Bar, a driver pulled up

about to help Emmeline into the car when he

wrong?” he

sniffled. “I just suddenly feel really

be upset?” Abel gently wiped away

smudge her makeup. “I don’t know, maybe I

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

today, but who knows about tomorrow?” Emmeline said, her voice trembling. “Just like how you

“You too? Can we please

“I’ll go somewhere else to clear my mind. Mr. Ryker can head back to the company on

hint of annoyance, “You’re giving up after just