Abel scratched his head. Who said he was gay? He was straighter than a ruler!

“Julianna, I suggest you zip that mouth of yours!” Rosaline barked as she stood up from her seat, ready to rip into Julianna at any given moment. “Who are you calling gay?!”

“Who else do you think I’m talking about?” Julianna smirked coldly. “It’s one of the three Ryker grandsons, and it’s definitely not Adam or Adrien, so that leaves…”

“Stop it, all of you!” Oscar snapped. “Why is everyone squabbling as though I’m dead?”

Rosaline and Julianna continued staring daggers at each other, but they knew better than to continue arguing. Both ladies took their seats once again.

“Abel, I’ll give you one chance to give everyone a proper explanation. I don’t want to see our family’s good name tarnished and ruined!” Oscar croaked.

“What do you want me to explain, granddad?” Abel spoke calmly.

“Of all the people I chose to succeed me as head of Ryker Group, I chose you, Abel. However, I never expected you to indulge in that sort of shameful vice! Even until the day I die, I will never approve of it!” Oscar lamented.

media is portraying,” Abel explained. “I’m not gay, nor

mocked. “I’ve seen you hugging and cuddling with Emmett

a kid. Stop trying to turn an innocent friendship into something more than it is!”

angrily as he threw a bunch of the incriminating photos of Abel and Emmett

looked ashen as they caught a glimpse of the photos spread out on the table, while Julianna

angry now. “Tell me now then, what

make sure he distances himself from Emmett and cut all ties with him. He will also make his

no time?” Julianna said incredulously. “The damage

we let this go so

frowned at his vindictive family members.

her second son. “What else could it be then? This

come out and make a statement to clear the air, we’ll lose our standing in front of all the

is not wrong,” Oscar agreed. “No one in Struyria would respect us

The Rykers turned toward the door only to find Emmett dressed in a smart black suit, looking

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