“So, you’re the little troublemaker?” Oscar narrowed his eyes at Emmett in warning. “The person who singlehandedly smeared and tarnished my family’s good name?”

“Granddad,” Abel said, still holding on to Emmett’s arm. “Emmett’s not like that. Please don’t scare him…”

“I’m scaring him? I think he’s scaring me!” Oscar yelled. “Look at him! He’s prettier than a woman! It’s no wonder he’s got you wrapped around his little finger!”

“Emmett!” Evelyn spoke in a cloying voice as she stepped forward. “Are you going to keep hounding Abel? What are your intentions?!”

“I just want to help him clear his name,” Emmett smiled. “I’ve already explained that Abel isn’t gay, but no one seems to believe me!”

“Stop lying to us!” Evelyn pointed at the scandalous photos on the table. “Tell me, is that not you in the photos with Abel? Aren’t you embarrassed to be caught red-handed? Or did you do it on purpose?”

Emmett casually picked up one of those photos from the photo. “Tsk-tsk, who took these photos? The angles are horrible!”

“You know what’s horrible? You seducing Abel, you shameless minx!” Evelyn shrieked.

“Please, you’re the shameless one,” Emmett rebuked. “You’re the one who’s been trying to seduce Emmett, and now you’re directing your anger at me when he didn’t fall for your tricks!”

“At least I’m a woman!” Evelyn argued. “I wouldn’t have humiliated Abel and his family like you did!”

“I told you all of you are stretching the truth,” Emmett intertwined his hand with Abel’s just to prove a point. “Abel and I are just being friendly. What’s the big deal?”

“You crazy b*stard!” Oscar slammed his fist on the table. “How can you say such things at a time like this? Someone, get this man out of my house!”

Abel immediately stood in front of Emmett protectively just as a few guards burst into the room. “Emmett’s just a child! He doesn’t know what he’s saying!”

“Oh, I think he knows exactly what he’s saying…” Oscar muttered. “Abel Ryker, if you insist on protecting that kid, you may leave Ryker Group with immediate effect!”

“Father, don’t be rash!” Lewis immediately stepped in. “Abel is not in his right mind, but I’ll make sure he snaps out of it! I’ll get rid of Emmett!”

“But I’m here to help Abel!” Emmett pouted. “Why can’t you see that?”

“You call this helping?” Lewis asked with one raised eyebrow. “Can’t you see you’re only making things worse?”

“Well, how can I help then?” Emmett scratched his head innocently.

“Why don’t you just leave? Stop causing more trouble for my family!” Lewis said.

“But I have to be responsible for tarnishing Abel’s reputation, right?” Emmett said.

“Please, you can’t afford to bear such a responsibility!” Lewis huffed impatiently. “For all the trouble you’ve caused, just leave and never talk to Abel again!”

“Well, what are you still doing here? Are you going to leave only when you’ve thoroughly destroyed Abel?” Evelyn chimed in with her arms folded.

“Of course, not!” Emmett laughed. “I told you. I’m here to turn things around!”

“There’s no way you can turn this around!” Lewis clawed at his head in frustration. “Unless you become a woman!”

“Well, well,” Emmett quipped. “I’ll become a woman then. How hard could it be?”

“Emmett…” Abel frowned, tugging on Emmett’s sleeve. “Stop it. The adults are talking.”

“Well, I have something to say too,” Emmett’s voice was gentle as he whispered in Abel’s ear. “If I become a woman, then all of your troubles would disappear!”

Abel stroked Emmett’s head gently. “Go home first. I’ll look for you in a bit,” Abel promised.

However, instead of leaving, Emmett brought his hands to his head and removed the wig he was wearing.