Alana instinctively grasped Abelâs arm. However, Abel was glancing at Emmeline without noticing Alanaâs action âEmma!â he called Emmeline as he was about to rush toward hep Alana attempted to pull him back. Only then did he realize it and coldly shrugged off her arm.
Meanwhile, Emmeline had turned around, her coat fluttering as she left with Benjamin.
They went to the train station together. Emmeline had booked a ticket to the Magic City as she had to arrive there by tomorrow for her training.
The next day, around 2:40 p.m., Abel and Emmeline returned to Altney after having lunch at home, In just one more hour, she would be heading to the train station. The two of them went directly to the Ryker Group office.
He placed a bulging envelope into Emmelineâs handbag âHereâs 20 thousand in cash. Take care of it yourself. Give me a call if itâs not enough.
âI havenât told you yet, Emmeline said. Iâve signed a contract with an insurance company. I can receive a commission of over 20 thousand.â
âThatâs great.â Abel smiled. Your income for two months catches up to what I used to earn in a year.â
âThis is just a little amount. Emmeline laughed. Instead, what you do appears to be the tip of the iceberg!
âEmmaâ Abel said, âafter the inauguration ceremony, help me contact an institution. I want to further studies.â
Emmelineâs eyes widened. She was surprised by the fact that he, as a typically forceful person, was going to further his studies.
âWhy are you looking at me like that?â Abel asked. âIs there something on my face?â
âSomething unexpected has happened. Emmeline smiled as she shrugged her shoulders, âIâm not joking with you,â he clarified. I have to master industrial management.â
âI understand,â she said. Tâll help you find an institution that offers evening classes.â
âOkay.â Abel patted her head. âCome back on time after your training so that you can attend the inauguration ceremony.â
* keep that in mind, Emmeline replied. âLetâs say I can come back a day early. I might even be wondering what birthday gift youâll prepare for me.â
Abel hugged her and asked gently, âWhat do you want?â
Emmeline tilted her head and thought for a moment. âI havenât decided yet.â
âThen, Iâll wait for you to come back. He embraced her and continued, Tll give you a surprise.â
Ðале!
The office door suddenly opened. Alana appeared at the doorway with documents in her arms. She dropped everything after seeing the scene and exclaimed loudly. âSurry, I didnât mean to!â
Abelâs face darkened. His gaze was cold and sharp as he asked, âDonât you know how to knock?â
âI didnât know Emma was here.â
âSo, if she isnât here, you think you donât need to knock?â
âNo, itâs not like that Alanaâs eyes flickered. âThereâs only two of us here usually. I got used to it.â
âAlanaâ Abel frowned as he said, âWhat are you implying?â
âI mean..â Alana glanced at Emmeline and explained, âUsually, itâs just the two of us hereâ¦..
âAbel, Emmeline pushed Abel aside. âIf youâre up to something, I leave first.â
It was at that moment she realized that the desk across Abelâs office desk belonged to Alana, âIâll send you to the station. Abel held Emmelineâs hand.
âNo need!â Emmeline rejected his offer.
âMr. Ryker, here are the documents you requested. Alana quickly picked up the papers on the floor and handed them to Abel.
âLeave them there. Il check on them later, Abel replied in an impatient manner.
âBut you need to sign them. Alana squeezed in beside him and pointed at the papers in his hand. As she tilted her head, her long hair fell loosely on his arm.
Emmeline pulled her hand out of Abelâs grip. Then, she took her purse and walked out.
âEmma!â Abel wanted to stop her.
âMr. Ryker, please sign here⦠Alana handed him a pen.
At that moment, Emmeline had left the room quickly.
âThatâs enough!â Abel waved his hand, causing the papers to scatter on the floor.
âEmmaâ He hurriedly chased after Emmeline.
Alana remained still. A cold smirk tugged at the corner of her lips. Emmeline is naive. She will definitely be spoofed by my statement just now!
After getting into Abelâs car, Emmeline remained silent throughout the journey. Abel wanted to hold her hand, but she avoided him.
At 3:40 p.m., the train arrived at the station.
Emmeline turned around and pulled her suitcase while walking toward the ticket gate.
Abel could only accompany her this far.â
Emma!â He called her from behind, She turned to look at him as tears started to stream down her face. Then, the passengers behind push her to pass through the ticket gate.
âEmma!â Abel shouted again. âDo call me!â
Emmelineâs figure, which displayed a sense of arrogance, was swallowed by the crowd heading toward the platform.
Abel suddenly felt empty inside.
Just then, his phone rang in his pocket. It was a call from Luca. âAbel, a batch of components from Zenya has been loaded onto the truck. I need your signature for the exit permit.â
âOkay. Iâll be back soon.â
Upon returning to his office, Abel signed the exit permit. âBy the way, help me choose a big office desk.â
He furrowed his brows. âI want to renovate my office.
âWhat about this one?â Luca gestured with his mouth toward Alanaâs desk.
âMove it out!â Abel replied.
âAbel.â Luca suddenly lowered his voice as he said, âBe aware of Scottâs intentions. You need to be careful of him.â
âWhatâs the matter?â Abel sneered. âCan he overturn my plans?â
âDonât forget that in way.â
Almey, Luca reminded hum. All aspects of connections and relationships are his Abel laughed and asked, âYou think I canât make my way in?â
âWhen the time is right, you can sideline himâ Luca said. âHe has been corrupt and exploitative for so many years. Let him go wherever he pleases!â
âShh!â Abel warned. âBe discreet with your words. You can discuss freely here, but forget about it once you step out!â
âOf course!â Luca replied with a playful smile. Iâm not that foolishâ
Just then, the landline phone rangâit was Scott.