Chapter 1457: Chapter 1460 Softened Heart

“Uncle Maxwell.” Abel’s eyes were slightly moist as he knelt in front of Maxwell. “My loyalty lies with you. Everything I have today is thanks to you. I don’t remember the others, nor do I want to!”

Maxwell frowned, “We are all family. The past is in the past; we need to focus on what lies ahead and do it well!”

After a moment of silence. Abel nodded and briefly acknowledged Maxwell’s response.

School had resumed, but Emmeline hadn’t returned to register.

Abel had already made the necessary arrangements with his contacts at the Education Bureau.

Emmeline only needed to submit her leave of absence paperwork without pay, Before heading back to Altney in the morning, Abel brought Emmeline to the school.

The director of academic affairs, Juseph Sayer, had been transferred to Altney Steel and now worked as an ordinary employee.

Ysabel’s whereabouts remained unknown, and there was no confirmation of her status, When Abel and Emmeline arrived at the administrative building, they ran into someone coming out of the vice principal’s office.

Both Abel and Emmeline recognized him as Diesel Parker, the rugged man.

Diesel felt a sense of familiarity when he saw the two of them.

After they passed each other, he suddenly turned back and caught up with Abel, asking, “Hey, have we met. before?”

Abel thought to himself, We not only met, but Benjamin and I even fought alongside you He smiled and replied, “On the food street in Altney. It seems like you and another guy were fighting over a woman.

Diesel’s memory clicked. “Oh, the Buick Regall Abel smiled. “Exactly!”

To Abel’s surprise, Diesel extended his hand and warmly shook hands with him. “Nice to meet you! We wouldn’t have met if we hadn’t had that little scuffle.”

Abel chuckleyl. You didn’t scullle with me; you were in a tussle with another guy.”

“Yeah, that guy! Diesel slapped his forehead. “He’s Sophia’s man. I knocked him down.”

Abel smirked and complimented, “Impressive”

Diesel scratched his head. “It was the alcohol talking”

Abel didn’t want to waste any more words with him, so he waved his hand and said, “I’ve got things to do. Let’s catch up another time!”

Diesel quickly added, “The vice principal, Dayton Parker, is my brother. If you ever need anything, just let. me know.”

Abel suddenly remembered that Emmeline had mentioned that Diesel had once had a rendezvous with the vice principal in a community garden.

It seemed like there was some business between the two.

“Why are you here?” Abel inquired.

“Settling the construction funds for the school field renovation. Why else would I be here?” Diesel looked. rather pleased with himself.

“You’re getting rich!” Abel teased. “Go ahead; I’ll head to the academic affairs office.”

After signing the leave of absence without pay agreement at the academic affairs office, they went downstairs.

Just then, Abel’s phone rang.

Coincidentally, it turned out to be James Hudson.

He couldn’t simply hang up the call with Emmeline present, nor could he answer it in her presence.

To avoid Emmeline, Abel used the pretext of needing to visit the restroom and stepped aside to take the call.

“Pitt!” James couldn’t help but laugh on the other end. Abel, did your heart go soft at a crucial moment?”

Abel knew exactly what James was getting at–he was poking fun at him for showing leniency toward Albus when it mattered most.

Abel took a drag of his cigarette and responded with a chuckle, “Yeah.”

James let out a mocking sneer. “Did you soften up too? He is, after all, your romantic rival!”

Abel narrowed his eyes coldly. “Tm as tough as ever.”

“Sounds good then!” James replied. “When you have some free time, come pick up your backpack. It’s still untouched–just as you left it.”

Only then did Abel realize that he had given James two hundred thousand to get rid of Albus.

“Isn’t it appropriate, Mr. James?” Abel asked. “After all, the plan is already in motion-

“Cut the nonsense. Just come and get it when you’re free. With that, James ended the call.

Abel smiled bitterly. Despite all the effort he had gone through, he had ended up taking a hit himself.

Back at Ryker Group, Emmeline needed to go to the World Trade Building, so Abel arranged for Luca to serve as her chauffeur.

Following that, he hopped into his Santana and made his way to Centennial.

The World Trade Building’s renovations were already completed.

Each floor was bustling with businesses, and the staff were busy setting up displays, lights, sound systems, and more.

In essence, it had transformed into a modern, large–scale shopping center, The fourth floor, designated for offices, was bustling with prospective tenants.

Vernon’s office had a small crowd of three or four people.

Observing the busy scene, Emmeline decided not to enter and started to make her way Audrey spotted her and walked over.

“Emma, you’re here?”