âWeâve arrived at Peace Road, Luca said, âThereâs a bit of traffic, but weâll be there in ten minutes.â
âGreat!â Abel replied. âIs Emma alright?â
âSheâs fine, full of energy,â Luca answered.
âThatâs good to hear!â
At 11:10a.m., everyone saw Abel standing at the intersection, eagerly waiting.
âWho is Mr. Ryker waiting for?â People whispered. âIs there someone more important who hasnât arrived yet?â
âAll the government officials are here. Who else could it be?â
âAbel, itâs almost time.â Scott impatiently walked over, unaware of who Abel was waiting for.
Soon, the Chief Financial Officer, Landon, also arrived, holding a folder.
Abel had asked him to bring it, but Landon didnât know why.
âMr. Ryker is waiting for his precious little sister!â Alana said sarcastically, and everyoneâs gaze turned toward Abel.
Scott furrowed his brows. Everyone had gathered under the bright lights just to accompany him in waiting for a little girl.
Just then, the brand new Buick Regal finally appeared at the intersection.
A smile appeared on Abelâs lips, and the heavy burden in his heart finally lifted!
âEmma!â He walked toward her eagerly.
Paul also took a few steps forward, along with Tony and Benjamin, who came to help.
Alana hesitated, unsure whether to move forward or retreat.
The brand new Buick Regal parked confidently.
Luca opened the car door, and Emmeline stepped out gracefully under everyoneâs gaze. She wore a radiant smile on her face.
The light shone on her, making her already beautiful and dazzling appearance even more stunning.
âAbel!â
Seeing Abel, Emmelineâs heart filled with sweetness and joy.
She smiled and walked quickly toward Abel.
He embraced her tightly, spinning her around three times.
âIâve missed you so much!â
âIf it was getting late, you could havenât waited for me,â she pouted playfully.
âSilly, whatâs the point without you?â His eyes sparkled. âYouâre the star of today!â
âMe?â Emmeline wondered. âWhat can I do?â
âUnveil the plaque with me?â He held her tiny hand and walked toward the massive sign at the companyâs entrance.
Then, they held the red silk covering the plaque on each side.
The emcee started the countdown.
When they reached the last number, they pulled the red silk together, revealing two golden characters, âRyker Alloys, shining brightly in front of everyone!
Various media reporters snapped photos.
With the sound of sixtyâeight crackers, colorful fireworks scattered and danced in the air, bringing joy and harmony!
Abel took the folder from Landonâs hand and pulled a share certificate, âEmmaâ He presented the share certificate to Emmeline. âa 10% stake in Ryker Group as a birthday gift for your 21st birthday. Happy birthday, darling!â
This surprise came too suddenly, and it was also too big!
Emmeline was stunned for a moment.
Then, she threw herself into Abelâs arms, embracing him. âThank you, not just for the gift, but for being with me!â
Alana, who had been watching nearby, turned away angrily.
In the afternoon, Abel went to attend a sales conference.
Emmeline was alone in the office, which had been converted into their new home, resting.
There came a knocking sound.
She went and opened the door, only to find Alana standing there!
âAbel is not here,â Emmeline said coldly. âIf you have something to discuss, you can find him at the sales conference.â
âI just came from there. Alana smiled maliciously. Iâm here to see you.â
âCome in then!â Emmeline nodded arrogantly.
Alana walked in and looked around inside and outside.
âWhat are you looking at?â Emmeline sneered behind her. âThis is Abelâs and my home.â
Alana touched the bedsheet. âI bought this bedsheet. Itâs pure cotton. Does Abel feel comfortable sleeping âYou can ask him yourself.â Emmeline smiled slyly. âHe has been at my place recently, so he hasnât had a chance to sleep here!â
âIf he had slept here, what would he say?â
Emmeline laughed. âYou donât know Abelâs temper, but I do.â
âWhat do you mean?â
âHe never shows mercy to people he dislikes.â Emmeline smiled. âWhen he sees this bedsheet, he will tear it apart!â
âHow do you know he would dislike me?â Alana leaned in and said. I get along very well with Abel!â
âI have something in common with Abel, Emmeline said, âIf I dislike someone, he will dislike them too, and vice versa.
âYouâre confident about him, arenât you?â Alana sneered.