Emmeline nodded and said, “Don’t worry, I already gave you my word that I wouldn’t get involved with Abel.”

Rosaline advised, “You should try to nurture your relationship with Adrien. Both you and the kids would benefit from it.”

“That’s my business, and you don’t have to worry about it.”

Emmeline stood up and cast a cold glance at Rosaline. She said, “If you refuse to leave, then I’ll make a move now.”

Emmeline strode out of the room and brushed past Rosaline. She put on her helmet, stepped on the accelerator, and her motorcycle shot away like a rocket.

Abel and Vice President Bennett secretly went overseas. Nobody at the Ryker Group was aware of it, and nobody had seen their CEO in three days.

It was rumored that Abel had signed a military order with Oscar and might leave the company with a clean slate. The company was buzzing with rumors.

Adam was quite satisfied with the circumstances. He was ninety percent certain that Abel had met his end. However, nothing was concrete until Oscar executed the military order.

Adam lost his cold and went to see Oscar again. First, he brought Oscar some high-quality supplements. He also gave Oscar an ancient vase that he had acquired abroad because he knew Oscar loved antiquities.

Oscar was thrilled as he admired the vase. He praised, “Hmm, this is a nice piece. I believe it dates back to the Brogalla Dynasty.”

Adam proposed, “I’ll track down a Brogalla Dynasty antiques specialist for you later, and I’ll have the specialist give you a detailed explanation of this piece.”

Oscar said with a smile, “Alright, I’ll accept both your filial and the vase.”

Adam seized the opportunity to say, “When I see you so happy, I couldn’t bring myself to report something to you.”

Oscar asked, “What is it that you don’t dare say to me? What kind of storm has this old man not weathered in his life?”

Adam complained, “It’s Abel. The employee said that he hadn’t appeared at the workplace for three days. Who knows where he’s been having fun at this critical time?”

Oscar’s complexion suddenly darkened. He asked, “He’s been missing from the office for three days?”

“Yes, three days,” Adam reassured him. “The group’s cash flow is at stake, but he is still in the mood to go out and have fun. If this keeps up, I fear our company will eventually go under!”

“Thrash!” Oscar was enraged, and he almost smashed the vase on the floor.

Fortunately, Adam was quick to catch the vase.

Oscar fumed and growled, “He’s driving me nuts! Why should I keep Abel around when he is such an incompetent president?”

Adam quickly adopted the role of the good guy and said, “Abel is still young. He might just want to have fun. I’m sure he’ll come back in a few days.”

“A few more days?” Oscar snapped, “Given his character, I can’t put up with him for even one more day!”

Adam smirked.

This is the exact response I’m hoping for.

Oscar yelled angrily at Mr. Bellis, “Go and get me that military order! I’m going to hold a meeting at the company!”

“Yes, sir,” Mr. Bellis took the order and went upstairs.

Adam’s grin got icier.

It’s game over for you, Abel! I think you’re doomed! You’re still too young to play with your big brother.

Oscar and Adam arrived at the headquarters ninety minutes after setting out from Ryker’s residence due to the long distance and heavy traffic.

The two entered the conference room right away after arriving.

All of the department deputy directors had received messages to attend the meeting from Mr. Bellis, Oscar’s assistant. Everyone went to the conference room at once after learning that Oscar would personally carry out the meeting.

Oscar had occupied the chair in the middle. He wore a somber complexion. He questioned, “Does anyone know where Abel has been for the past three days?”

Like the chilly wind blowing across the desert, Oscar’s voice was harsh, cold, and hoarse.

Not a single person answered his question.

Abel’s trip started out as a secret mission that no one was aware of. Despite being aware of his whereabouts, the Company Secretary dared not say anything.

Oscar’s face darkened even more as no one answered his question.