Benjamin slipped Worryfree into his pocket while Sam continued laughing and made his way downstairs.

When he returned to Adelmar, Benjamin explained the situation to Janie but didn’t mention that he had retrieved Worryfree himself.

“Well, that makes things easier,” Janie said. “We’ll just act like we don’t know anything and put on a good show to stir things up.”

“Right,” Benjamin said. “Just make sure you play along with me, or else the act won’t be convincing.”

“Don’t worry,” Janie said with a grin. “I’ll make sure it’s seamless.”

The two of them then made their way back to the CEO’s office.

Abel and Emmeline were sipping coffee in the lounge. Emmeline sat in a plush armchair, flipping through some reports with a serious look on her face.

“You don’t understand any of this, do you?” Abel leaned in and asked. “Do you want me to explain it to you?”

“Who says I have to understand?” Emmeline glanced at him. “Can’t I just look at it for fun?”

“Sure,” Abel said. “If you enjoy looking at things, I can take you to the Ryker Group and show you around any department you want to see.”

“I’m not interested in the Ryker Group,” Emmeline continued to peruse the reports. “The Ryker Group isn’t mine.”

not yours?” Abel asked.

can’t accept that title,” Emmeline replied, not even lifting her eyelids. “We’re not married yet,

soon,” Abel pointed out. “Once we’re married, you’ll be

you, I don’t care about that,” Emmeline pouted, looking disdainful. “I

in love with me eventually. I have faith in us,” Abel said, his eyes

with a pig than with you,” Emmeline sneered. “Who gave you such an inflated ego to think that I’ll definitely

sense of deja vu. He realized that he

but it’s not really

Waylon? He loves me and treats me like a

up to Emmeline. “You should

“Emma doesn’t need that.”

He walked over to the armchair and wrapped his arms

me,” he said softly, his face close to

sudden enthusiasm. This guy had

about to push him away, Benjamin held her tightly and offered, “What do you want to eat for lunch? Why don’t you

Emmeline remained silent.

wrong with

Abel thought the same.

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