Benjamin slipped Worryfree into his pocket while Sam continued laughing and made his way downstairs.

When he returned to Adelmar, Benjamin explained the situation to Janie but didn’t mention that he had retrieved Worryfree himself.

“Well, that makes things easier,” Janie said. “We’ll just act like we don’t know anything and put on a good show to stir things up.”

“Right,” Benjamin said. “Just make sure you play along with me, or else the act won’t be convincing.”

“Don’t worry,” Janie said with a grin. “I’ll make sure it’s seamless.”

The two of them then made their way back to the CEO’s office.

Abel and Emmeline were sipping coffee in the lounge. Emmeline sat in a plush armchair, flipping through some reports with a serious look on her face.

“You don’t understand any of this, do you?” Abel leaned in and asked. “Do you want me to explain it to you?”

“Who says I have to understand?” Emmeline glanced at him. “Can’t I just look at it for fun?”

“Sure,” Abel said. “If you enjoy looking at things, I can take you to the Ryker Group and show you around any department you want to see.”

“I’m not interested in the Ryker Group,” Emmeline continued to peruse the reports. “The Ryker Group isn’t mine.”

yours?” Abel asked. “You’re a Ryker family heiress,

even lifting her eyelids. “We’re not married yet, so how

up soon,” Abel pointed out. “Once we’re

you, I don’t care about that,” Emmeline pouted, looking disdainful.

I have faith in us,”

Emmeline sneered. “Who gave you such an inflated ego

felt a sense of deja vu. He realized that he had

his brow and said, “I know you’re mad at me, but it’s not really my fault. If

loves me and treats

walked up to Emmeline. “You should try accepting me

“Emma doesn’t need that.”

He walked over to the armchair and wrapped his arms

has me,” he said softly, his face

was taken aback by his sudden enthusiasm. This

and offered, “What do you want to eat

Emmeline remained silent.

was wrong

Abel thought the same.

trying to steal

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