“Abel,” Adrien explained urgently, “you’ve got it all wrong. I don’t mean anything else, I just think it’s a huge mistake for you to stop loving Emmeline. I want you to face her again.”

“That’s my business!” Abel retorted angrily. “When love is gone, it’s gone. There’s nothing to face again!”

Emmeline felt her heart sink as if she had been punched in the gut. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Abel took her hand and said, “Emmett, let’s go!”

Before Emmeline could react, Abel had half-carried, half-dragged her out of the private room.

Adrien watched helplessly as the two of them walked away, pounding his fist in frustration.

Luca gave Adrien a sympathetic and grateful glance before hurrying after Abel.

“Mr. Adrien,” Lizbeth wiped away her tears, “did I do a bad job acting? I was really into it, even moved.”

“No, it’s not you,” Adrien said. “It’s Abel. He’s too damn heartless! When he saw you, he had the nerve to say that when love is gone, it’s gone. That guy is a devil from hell!”

“Did Mr. Abel fall in love with that Emmett person?” Lizbeth asked.

“Yes and no,” Adrien replied.

no’?” Lizbeth pouted. “Don’t beat around the bush with

Emma,” Adrien said. “But her identity as Emmett adds a complicated layer of emotions for Abel. Once she becomes Emmeline, it’s like the person you

means,” Lizbeth sniffled, “Mr. Abel might really not

“Otherwise, he wouldn’t have

in frustration. “Is Emmeline going to pretend to

don’t know what to do,” Adrien said. “We’ll

exited the Majestic Bar, a driver pulled up

into the car when he saw her

wrong?”

Emmeline sniffled. “I just

would you be upset?” Abel gently wiped away her

would smudge her makeup. “I don’t know, maybe

Abel’s face darkened. “Don’t

me today, but who knows about tomorrow?” Emmeline said,

“You too? Can we please not

won’t bother you then,” Emmeline wiped away her tears with her hand, “I’ll go somewhere else to clear my mind. Mr. Ryker can head back to the company on

voice held a hint of annoyance,

the right headspace. I’ll

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