Alana’s mind raced as she slumped into the chair, contemplating her next move.
The idea of Abel’s love for Emmeline made her anxious, and she couldn’t bear the thought of being left behind. She wanted to be the center of Abel’s attention.
Suddenly, an idea sparked in her mind. She pondered, Isn’t Adam, Abel’s elder brother, still working at Ryker Group? I could use him to my advantage.
Alana carefully wrapped the photo frame and asked a security guard to deliver it to Abel’s backyard. Adam was sitting alone inside, watching a TV show, and was about to return the next day after this brief visit.
“Hi, Adam, I’m so happy to see you, Alana greeted him warmly.
“Nice to see you too, Alana. Please have a scat,” Adam responded, impressed by Alana’s friendly demeanor.
“It’s okay. I’m here to deliver something to Abel,” Alana declined his offer.
Adam noticed the security guard carrying a large cardboard box and asked, “What is it? It looks heavy.”
“It’s from Luminara for Abel, Alana explained. “I don’t know what’s inside. Can you check it for him later?”
“I see. Just leave it there,” Adam instructed the security guard to place the box down. “You can Bero go now,”
After the security guard left, Alana smiled and said, “Adam, you have a natural aura of leadership.”
“Leadership? Me?” Adam chuckled modestly. “I’m just guiding Zahn and his mother.”
“Has Zahn started attending driving school?” Alana asked, although she already knew the answer.
“Yeah,” Adam confirmed. “Abel arranged it. He suggested Zahn become a driver and get some practice.”
“Zahn seems clever, Alana commented. “Abel will surely like him. You can rest assured!”
“Your words reassure me,” Adam replied, glancing at Alana. “You must be quite close to Abel. How else would you immediately recognize me as his elder brother?”
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