Adrien subconsciously reached between his legs.

“I’m still very healthy! Why must you insult me like this, Emma?”

“You should stop pretending,” Emmeline said. “You want me to marry you? Sure, but you’ll have to prove to me you can perform!”

“I…” Adrien was thoroughly humiliated. “This isn’t the end of it, Emmeline!”

“Oh, of course it’s not. I’ll meet you tomorrow so you can prove you’re still able!”

“Deal!” Adrien was furious. “If I’m really impotent, I won’t marry anyone for the rest of my life!”

“You said that yourself.” Emmeline sat down on her chair. “It’s a promise then. Find a time and place tomorrow and give me a call.”

“Grandfather, we’ll let this matter rest for now. When I prove to her that I’m still a man, you can set a date for our marriage. If she wants to be convinced before she marries me, I’ll convince her alright!”

“Fine then,” Oscar said sullenly. “You’d better not humiliate the Ryker family!”

We’ll see about that, Emmeline! Adrien thought.

After a fiery exchange, Oscar finally yielded. The marriage between Emmeline and Adrien would be put to rest for now.

The remaining issue on the agenda was Abel and Alana’s marriage.

Abel did not know what Emmeline was thinking.

He wondered how Emmeline knew that Adrien was impotent, even though Emmeline hated him and had never made out with him before.

Who could have told her?

While Abel was deep in thought, Oscar turned his gaze at him.

After taking a sip of water from his glass, Oscar continued speaking.

“Next, we’ll discuss Abel’s problem.”

Silence returned to the room.

“I’ve already mentioned why Abel needs to marry Alana, so I won’t repeat myself. Next, Abel has to choose a date to marry Alana!”

“Abel!” Alana cried out blissfully.

Abel stood up abruptly. “I don’t agree with it, Grandfather.”

Oscar raised his eyebrows. “You don’t agree? How dare you!”

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t dare to do,” Abel said coldly. “I don’t agree with the marriage, so I’m not doing it.”

“Abel.” Alana tugged his sleeve. “Don’t say that. Grandfather will be angry.”

Abel tossed her hand away without even looking at her.

“Do you think I can’t control you?” Oscar said coldly.

“I never thought that. If it comes to it, I’ll return to Waverly, and I’ll hand everything under my control to Adam. I’ll leave the Ryker Group!”

Abel shot a resentful glance at Adam.

Heh, have I already achieved my goal? You’re amazing, Alana!

Landen and his wife seemed excited. This is good news! Why can’t it happen faster?

On the other hand, Lewis and Rosaline were shocked. “Abel! What did you just say?”

“I mean what I say,” Abel said. “If Grandfather wants to hold me hostage using Ryker Group, I’ll willingly leave the company.”

“Abel!” Oscar was furious. “How could you be so short-sighted? All the millions and the years I’ve spent on you are all wasted!”

“I remember what you taught me, Grandfather.” Abel seemed determined. “One should stick to their principles and not let anyone else hold them hostage!”

“You…” Oscar was about to blow his top.

“I know you’ve spent a lot of effort grooming me to be the next CEO of Ryker Group, and I would willingly give my life to Ryker Group. However, if you insist on holding me hostage, acceding to your request will violate my personal principles. I think it’s better for me to leave Ryker Group.”