Adrien was lying on the counter, smiling at Emmeline.
Her skin was so soft and smooth. She was very alluring.
He would immediately get married to Emmeline as long as she agreed.
It was unfortunate that Emmeline’s mindset was so firm. She felt nothing for him.
“If you have nothing important, don’t come looking for me.”
Emmeline lowered her gaze and said flatly, “We’ve talked about this.”
“However, I do have something important to tell you today.”
Adrien stated, “The Meriwether Mansion will host a large banquet tomorrow to commemorate the triplets’ return. The highlight of the banquet will be you and the kids, so I especially came here to take you dress shopping.”
“There is no need for this.”
“I’m not anyone to the Ryker family, so I’ll just decline to be the star,” Emmeline said, her gaze downcast.
“How can that be? You were the one who gave birth to the children,” Adrien pointed out.
“I don’t have anything against the Ryker family acknowledging the triplets.”
“As I’ve said a thousand times before, I have nothing to do with you—not now, and certainly not in the future,” Emmeline said coldly.
“Are you that heartless, Emma?” Adrien said bitterly. “Can’t you just think about me?”
“You don’t merit consideration.”
Emmeline simply raised her eyes and looked at him, saying, “However, I will attend the banquet. I mean, I want to see my kids. I’ll prepare the dress, so please return, Mr. Adrien.”
Adrien was at a loss for words.
Adrien’s face darkened when he was told to leave.
He was well aware that Emmeline was obstinate. He could never out-talk her.
“I’m going to work.”
Emmeline took a broad look around the café when she suddenly noticed a surge in customers.
She wasn’t sure if the sudden influx was due to Abel’s doings.
Adrien stormed out of the café in a huff.
He was not, however, the type of man who lacked women by his side. He still had others, even without Emmeline.
Adrien called and made a reservation at the Imperial Palace, the biggest nightclub in Phoenix.
The “princesses” over there were gentle and warm, unlike Emmeline, who always wore a stony expression around him.
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