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.”

yours?” Abel asked. “You’re a Ryker family

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

Abel pointed out. “Once we’re married, you’ll be a legitimate

looking disdainful. “I don’t love you, so why would I marry

eventually. I have faith

“Who gave you such an inflated

felt a sense of deja vu. He realized that he

“I know you’re mad at me, but it’s not really my fault. If you want to blame someone,

I blame Waylon? He loves me and treats me like a

“You should try accepting me and

“Emma doesn’t need that.”

room. He walked over to the armchair

he said softly, his face close to hers. “Isn’t that right,

was taken aback by his sudden enthusiasm. This guy had

away, Benjamin held her tightly and offered, “What do you want to eat for lunch? Why don’t you come back to my villa

Emmeline remained silent.

wrong with

Abel thought the same.

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