“I know you can do it.” Evelyn held Emmeline’s hand, but it was flung away. “He saved you back when you were shot. He wouldn’t have done that if you were just his acquaintance.”

Emmeline was surprised he did that. She was an inch away from death back then, and Benjamin didn’t tell her that he saved her.

“Please, just help a sister out, will you? If you don’t help me, my dad’s gonna kill me!”

And that’s what I’m gunning for.

Evelyn swung Emmeline’s arm, pouting. “Emma, pretty please? If you’re still mad at me, I’ll treat you to something someday.”

“I told you I can’t help you.” Emmeling flung her hand away. “I don’t deal with business stuff. You should bring this up to him if you really need his help.”

“But it’s not that simple,” insisted Evelyn. “All I did was run my mouth in Abel’s office, and he came down on us. It must be because of you.”

why are you so

The waiting room was closed back then, and she had no idea if Emmeline was inside, but this was her best bet. “Emma…” She teared up. “I have nowhere else to turn to. This is my first day on the job, and I’m losing everything. At this rate, my dad will kill me. Please, help a girl

her down.

a smile. “You really have

Emmeline. “So don’t get your hopes up.” She asked Janie

hear the conversation. The moment Janie called, Benjamin took the

He was a little scared around these men. In front of them, he was nothing. Even when he was a few yards behind them, he could still feel their aura, and it intimidated

the parasol, and Benjamin tossed a bottle of water to Abel. He too opened a bottle and

this is a request from Ms. Murphy. She’d like

am willing to negotiate, but I won’t be lenient. After all,

“What’s your plan,

Ms. Louise has asked me to go easy

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