Chapter1421KeepingaManRequiresMoreThanPleasingHim


    “Children who grew up under the same roof are like family, just as close as siblings.” Emmeline


    remarked with a smile.


    “Familiarity can erode attraction,” na countered, a sly grin on her face. “For Abel, I represent


    something new and exciting. He’ll be curious about me, yearning to win me over.”


    “Yearning to win you over?” Emmeline chuckled. “You seem to misunderstand his character entirely.


    And as for you, well, you might need another thousand years of practice!”


    “I may not fully grasp his intricacies, but… na flicked her hair and continued, “I have a solid


    understanding of men. Abel is just a man, and Emmeline, you may know him, but not all men!”


    While na’s words seemed somewhat tangled, Emmeline grasped their essence and furrowed her


    brow, acknowledging the underlying logic.


    na knew her statement had sessfully unsettled Emmeline’s thoughts, and she continued with a


    smile, “Can you honestly say that he will never fall in love with me someday?”


    “I can assure you, Emmeline replied calmly. “Abel’s heart has no room for anyone else, but…” She


    paused and added, “My concern is that he’s persistently a target for others, which can be quite vexing.“


    “Are you implying I’m a thief?‘ na raised an eyebrow.


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    “What else?” Emmeline shrugged. “With you around, merely using you of being a vixen falls short!


    “Very well, I’ll embrace the role of a thief!” na retorted with determination. Just wait and see how I


    win over your man!


    After na left, Emmeline swiftly removed the bedsheet and discarded it before changing into the one


    she had purchased earlier. Following this, she took a brief nap. After waking up, she treated herself to a


    warm shower, tidied her hair, and then checked the time, discovering it was already 5 p.m.


    It appeared that the trade fair was nearing its end. So, she decided to change into the new dress she


    had bought in the city while lightly applying smoky makeup.


    At half–past five in the evening, Abel returned, his radiant expression suggesting a highly sessful


    trade fair. As he entered the room, he embraced Emmeline, elegantly d in a long dress, and


    eximed, “Babe, you look so beautiful. You are the most stunning woman I’ve ever seen!”


    “Stop with the ttery,” she smiled. “The appreciation dinner is about tomence; let’s not bete.


    The dinner was extended until ten o’clock at night, Given the afternoon’s triumphant trade fair,


    numerous. suppliers had ced orders for two years‘ worth of goods. As a result, everyone celebrated


    joyously, and Emmeline indulged in a few drinks.


    After bidding farewell to the final guest, Abel and she stood at the banquet hall’s entrance. He tenderly


    embraced her and nted a gentle kiss on her forehead. “You’ve worked so hard, babe.”


    “It was demanding but enjoyable,” she replied. “These orders will keep Ryker Group busy for two


    years!”


    “We still need to secure orders from all across the country, he remarked. “Thepany’s growth must


    continue.” haveplete confidence in you, Emmeline said with a joyful smile, gazing up at Abel.


    The twoughed heartily as they exited the banquet hall and headed to the parking lot.


    Unbeknownst to them, Scott and na observed them from behind.


    Soon, the impressive Buick Regal glided across the square and vanished into the dimly lit streets. For


    na, the man’s departure seemed to crush her heart.


    “Keeping a man requires more than pleasing him,” Scout advised. “You must also win him over.”


    “Hmph, na scoffed at him. “Win him over? I would love to, but what resources have you provided me


    to have the ability to win others over?”


    He was momentarily at a loss for words and remained silent.


    She expressed her grievances. “You abandoned Mom and me in the countryside for over a decade,


    subjecting me to her frequent bad moods. I had no decent clothes or good food. And just as I started.


    hoping for your return, I learned of your divorce from Mom. I watched her desperately trying to win your


    approval, only to be insulted by you. How can I ever feel confident in my rtionships with men.


    growing up in such an environment?”


    Scott was rendered speechless by her words and eventually stated, That’s just your perspective. The


    rtionship between your mother and me was a mistake from the start. I was seeking my happiness,


    and nothing was wrong with that. It was your mother who insisted on dragging everyone down.”


    “It was your irresponsibility, but youpletely washed your hands off it in the end!” na eximed.


    “Imagine if Mom had let go of her grudges and not made those threats toward that other woman. In that


    case, she might not have married someone else, and you wouldn’t have forgotten about that woman,


    right?”