Emmeline returned to the café, still feeling angry about what had transpired earlier.
At least she managed to teach Alana and Alondra a lesson. That made her feel a little bit better.
However, she did not manage to buy a gown.
She wanted to get a plain-looking one so she did not attract attention, but Alana had ruined her plan.
She downed a cup of coffee and went upstairs to look for Daisy.
âGo to my villa and get me my Serene Sea gown.â
Daisy was surprised to hear that. âThat will be a bit too showy, wonât it? Itâs a limited edition gown, and only one exists in the entire world!â
âNo problem. Iâll just say that itâs an imitation,â Emmeline said. âI donât have any other choice.â
âWhat about the blue diamond on the collar? People can tell itâs very rare.â
âIâll replace it with a glass one,â Emmeline said and waved her hand. âThat settles it.â
âAlright then.â Daisy took the car keys and left.
It took Daisy more than an hour to make the return trip between the café fast. She had to prepare dinner later.
Emmeline told her that Abel had given dinner. It meant Daisy had to cook more food.
She and Sam were Emmelineâs subordinates, and their skills were extraordinary After Daisy stepped into the café, Abel arrived a while later. Emmeline quickly hid the priceless gown away.
âIâll pick you up for the banquet at Meriwether Mansion tomorrow,â Abel said coldly.
âNah,â Emmeline said as she rolled up her sleeves, preparing to help out in the kitchen.
âDonât tell me youâre going there on an electric bicycle,â Abel said while following behind her.
âWhat about it? Itâs also a valid mode of transportation,â Emmeline answered impassively.
Abel narrowed his gaze. âHm, or⦠is Adrien picking you up?â, âI wonder whatâs on your mind, Mr. Ryker.â Emmeline thought it was amusing âItâs different when youâre with⦠Adrien,â Abel answered with some difficulty.
Emmeline had already stepped into the kitchen, but when she heard that, she turned around.
Abel instinctively took a step backward.
âMr. Ryker, how are things between you and Alana?â
âNothing is happening between us,â Abel answered while with each other.â
âSo why were you testing me?â Emmeline sounded annoyed.
Abel coughed. âTo be frank, when I first met you at the airport, I thought you and were meant to be together.â
But it didnât turn out that way.â
Emmeline snorted.
âWe can still change our fate. Thatâs not a big problem.â
âHeheh. You should wait until after Alana gives birth to her child.â
Abelâs expression darkened immediately.
As long as Alana did not give birth to her child, Abel would not be able to prove his innocence.
Even if he wanted to start something with Emmeline, he was stuck between the two women and could not do anything.
âD*mn it!â Abel cursed under his breath.
The next morning, Emmeline received a call from Julianna.
âEmma, I have a gown for you. Come over here and get changes.â
âThank you, but Iâve already prepared a gown,â Emmeline replied.
âIâll get the driver to pick you up in the afternoon.â
âSure, thank you.â Emmeline shot a glance at Abel sitting at the dining table.
She did not have to take the electric bicycle.
I would be weird if she rode on the electric bicycle while dressed in a priceless gown. Moreover, the long gown might get caught in the wheels!
Abel took a break from his oatmeal and said, âThe driver isnât Adrien, Tight?â
âHuh.â Emmeline was surprised by the question. She had not considered that.
âIâm full.â Abel put down the spoon in his hand and left.
Emmeline remained frozen. The toast in her hand was a few inches away from her mouth.
Is Abel⦠jealous?