Chapter 21

“Son,” Julianna said to Adrien in a hushed whisper. “I think… we should maintain a distance from Emmeline Louise.”

“She’s the mother of my children,” Adrien shrugged himself free of his mother’s grip. “How could I stand by and do nothing when she’s in trouble?”

“She’s too feral, son. She’ll never listen to you if you marry her,” Julianna explained to Adrien, who just stared dumbly at his mother.

Emmeline was still taking in the fact that Abel had offered to pay the Lanes for all the damage she had caused. “Mr. Ryker, I…” she began.

“Don’t worry about it,” Abel said without a hint of emotion in his voice. “Treat it as a personal loan. You can pay me back slowly.”

Before Emmeline could continue speaking, Ethan had already rushed to grab Abel’s hands, shaking them vigorously. “Mr. Ryker, thank you so much! I will work hard to help my sister pay off the loan, don’t you worry!” Ethan said gratefully.

“Mm,” Abel nodded expressionless as he retracted his hand back from Ethan’s warm grip.

“Mr. Ryker! How could you…” Alana whined petulantly, but Abel had already turned around to leave. She turned to Rosaline for support instead. “Auntie Rosaline, how could Abel side with an outsider like Emmeline! I’m the one who gave you a grandchild!”

had a tight expression. “You went overboard tonight, Alana. I’m

woman of good character and upbringing.

best,” Rosaline nodded. “I’m not losing to that old

“I’m Emmeline’s stepmother, Alondra. I know the girl inside out. She probably can’t give birth to another child

the case?” Rosaline’s eyes widened. “That will not do. I would still like to have two granddaughters. If Emmeline cannot bear any more children, what do

three children either!” Rosaline continued. “They’re rude and ill-mannered and would only bring shame

won’t do,” Adrien insisted. “They are my children no matter what.

son. “They’re young, it’s not

Emmeline, it’s about time you felt

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family villa. “Benjamin, organize a networking session hosted by Adelmar Group. I need to find

later, various businessmen showed up at the networking session organized at

knew that Adelmar Group had invited him assuming he was still the deputy CEO of Louise Corporation, but he

should still go anyway!” Emmeline persuaded her brother as she poured him a cup of coffee. “Perhaps

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