In the end, Emmeline expressed a cold and indifferent attitude.
âEmma.â Abel said dejectedly, âIâm not here to argue with you. I have visited to give you my blessings.â
âHmph!â Emmeline sneered, âThanks a lot, Mr. Abel.â
A sharp pain struck Emmelineâs heart.
Abel is cold-hearted.
His feelings toward me are non- existent.
How can he treat feelings so lightly?
I used to be so into you, but Iâm done now.
Since you have treated me coldly, I will treat you much colder!
Emmeline refused to turn around, and she focused on trimming the flowers, Snip. Emmeline trimmed everything off.
âThis is for you.â Abel handed the folder over, âTake a look.â
âI donât need your money.â
Snap! The branches fell to the floor.
âItâs not money.â Abel said as he handed it over, âI thought itâs best to give this to you.â
Emmeline was puzzled and curious.
She moved her gaze from the garden to the folder in Abelâs hand.
âWhatâs in it?â
âOpen it and take a look.â
Emmeline put down the pruning shear suspiciously. She took the folder, and she opened it.
Inside the folder was an agreement to transfer the ownership of a company.
âWhatâ¦â Emmeline raised her head in surprise, âAre you giving me a healthy and operating company?â
âYes.â Abel nodded, and he looked at her intently.
âWhy? Why should I take your company when everything is fine?â
âItâs because of Adrienâs mom, Julianna.â Abel added, âJulianna is materialistic, and I donât want her to bully you.â
âJulianna? Bullying me?â Emmeline laughed, âIs she capable of doing so?â
âEmma.â Abel said while looking at Emmeline, âI know you have your pride, and youâre independent.
Getting married may complicate things. The children will eventually grow up, and they need to go to school. You have to improve your financial situation to get a better education for your children.â
âIâ¦â
âI know you have a coffee shop and a part-time job.â Abel held Emmelineâs delicate shoulder, âYouâre a mom, and youâre not a spoiled little girl. Acting proud is fine, but you canât go on with your life like that!â
Emmeline raised her head, and she stared at Abelâs eyes intently.
Emmeline knew that Abel wanted the best for her, giving her an equal footing to marry into a wealthy family.
However, Emmeline muttered in her heart. Iâm from a wealthy family. I have nothing to be afraid of.
In the end, Emmeline was moved. She lowered her gaze, and she said, âThank you.â
âSilly girl. You donât have to be so polite with me.â
Abel wanted to embrace Emmeline, but she pushed him away.
Emmelineâs cold gaze met Abelâs eyes, and she shook her head, âI wonât take your company.â
âEmma, listen to me.â
Emmeline shook her head again, âI appreciate that, but I canât accept your gift.â
Emmeline put the contract back into the folder, and she handed it back to Abel.
âEmma, why?â
âI donât need it.â
Abel had a realization that Emmeline did not need his love.
âNever mind. I was being presumptuous.â
Abel took the folder. He turned around, and he walked to the stairs.
The next moment, Abelâs cold and tall figure disappeared from Emmelineâs sight.
After leaving the cafe, Abel encountered Benjamin, who parked his silver Bentley, in the parking lot.
âMr. Abel?â Benjamin greeted Abel first.
âMr. Benjamin.â Abel nodded, âAre you here to visit Emma?â
âArenât you too?â Benjamin sneered.
âYa.â Abel replied coldly, âUnfortunately, Emma doesnât appreciate my presence.â
Benjamin squinted, âIs Emma getting engaged with Benjamin?â
âYes.â Abel nodded, âEmma seems happy too.â
âHaha.â Benjamin smiled.
Benjamin was keenly aware of Ms. Louiseâs temperament.
Emmeline would not discount herself for Abel.
However, in Abelâs eyes, Emmeline was overjoyed to be engaged with Adrien.
âLet me check up on Emma,â Benjamin spoke.
âI advise you not to go.â Abel said, âAs a fellow lost soul, why donât we go for a drink instead?â