The Quadruplets Are Mine?

Abel scratched his head. Who said he was gay? He was straighter than a ruler!

“Julianna, I suggest you zip that mouth of yours!” Rosaline barked as she stood up from her seat, ready to rip into Julianna at any given moment. “Who are you calling gay?!”

“Who else do you think I’m talking about?” Julianna smirked coldly. “It’s one of the three Ryker grandsons, and it’s definitely not Adam or Adrien, so that leaves…”

“Stop it, all of you!” Oscar snapped. “Why is everyone squabbling as though I’m dead?”

Rosaline and Julianna continued staring daggers at each other, but they knew better than to continue arguing. Both ladies took their seats once again.

“Abel, I’ll give you one chance to give everyone a proper explanation. I don’t want to see our family’s good name tarnished and ruined!” Oscar croaked.

“What do you want me to explain, granddad?” Abel spoke calmly.

“Of all the people I chose to succeed me as head of Ryker Group, I chose you, Abel. However, I never expected you to indulge in that sort of shameful vice! Even until the day I die, I will never approve of it!” Oscar lamented.

portraying,” Abel explained. “I’m not gay, nor do I fancy men. I treat him

seen you hugging and cuddling

an innocent friendship into something more than

as he threw a bunch of the incriminating photos of Abel and

looked ashen as they caught a glimpse of the photos spread out on the table, while Julianna and Landen

me so badly,” Oscar sounded more tired than angry now. “Tell me

stood up. “I’ve spoken with Abel. He will make sure he distances himself from Emmett and cut all ties with him. He will also make his relationship with Ms. Evelyn official and make a public announcement, so all of this

time?” Julianna said incredulously. “The damage has already been done! People won’t forget

for one, won’t be pleased if we let this go

his vindictive family members. “Just let it go already. It’s not

you fool!” Julianna admonished her second son. “What else could it be then? This is

make a statement to clear the air, we’ll lose our standing

Oscar agreed. “No one in Struyria would respect us anymore if they knew that one of the

blowing things way out of proportion! Since when exactly did Abel turn gay?” a chirpy voice filled the hall. The Rykers turned toward the door