Chapter 49 Chapter 49 ས 89 % +38 Daniella cut Ralph off, " Ralphie , I've always liked chess , but I haven't learned how to play yet . Could you teach me sometime ? " Ralph nodded , but just as he was about to continue his previous words , Abigail stood up and turned to Adam . " Adam , I'm afraid we'll have to continue this game another day . I'll come back and play with you when I have time . " Adam , though a little disappointed , nodded in understanding . They were talking , and Abigail just said she would leave . Ralph's face darkened after getting ignored by Abigail again , and he thought she just didn't take them seriously . Daniella's eyes flickered with irritation , but when she looked up , her expression was one of wounded innocence . Naturally , Stephen couldn't stand to see her upset . His tone was sharp as he turned on Abigail . " Abigail , Ralph and Dani are speaking to you . Who taught you to be so rude ? " Abigail couldn't be bothered to respond . She'd already greeted Adam and spent time with him . That was all that mattered . Abigail turned to leave , but Stephen stepped in her way . " What kind of attitude is that ? We are still here . Who said you could leave ? " " My attitude isn't clear enough ? " Abigail glanced at them all - excluding Cillian and Elena . Though she knew they disliked her , Abigail would still show them some respect for the sake of Adam . Stephen clenched his jaw and growled , " Abigail , we came here today for an important matter . Stop making a scene . " Abigail genuinely couldn't understand why Stephen thought she was trying to make a scene . All she wanted was to leave . " Mr.Adam Fletcher , Gabriel and I came today to discuss the engagement . We wanted to hear your opinion , " Bianca said . As Stephen held Abigail up over the chess table , Gabriel and Bianca had already led Daniella over and were now seated with Cillian , Elena , and Ralph . Adam wasn't surprised to hear that . He gave a slight nod and replied , " I have no objections . " Daniella looked shy and overjoyed , her gaze tender and full of longing . Ralph frowned , confused . " What engagement ? " Despite wanting her son to marry someone from a prestigious family , Elena couldn't deny that Daniella was still one of the best choices among Cobridge's socialites . The Gibson family's children were all competent , and there was a good chance that their family would rise again . Thinking this , Elena turned to Ralph with a smile . " It's a good thing , of course . You and Dani have known each other for so long . We're thinking of hosting an engagement party for the two of you and making it official . " Stephen cast a smug look at Abigail . " Did you hear that ? And you said it wasn't important ? " Abigail let out a soft laugh , her tone flat . " That doesn't sound important to me . Now move . " Stephen warned her , his voice low and threatening . " What are you planning to do? Don't even think about ruining this ." Abigail's eyes held thinly veiled contempt . " I have better things to do than meddle in this kind of farce . " She stepped around Stephen , just as Ralph's voice rang out . " I don't agree . " All three people from the Gibson family widened their eyes . 1/2 89 % 21:35 Wed , 18 Jun Chapter 49 Daniella looked completely stunned , her voice trembling . " Ralphie , y - you don't want to be engaged to me ? " Ralph looked at her with guilt in his eyes . To be honest , he had never thought of that before . " Dani , I'm sorry . I've only ever thought of you as a friend . I never considered … " " Stop it . I don't want to hear it . " Daniella broke down instantly . Her eyes turned red with tears as she stood up and ran off . " Dani , " Bianca called after her in a panic . Cillian and Elena looked equally alarmed . " Ralph , go after her . Hurry ! " Ralph reluctantly stood up and chased after her . Abigail watched the scene unfold with amused detachment , as though she were watching a well - rehearsed play . Stephen wanted to run after Daniella too , but before he did , he turned and grabbed Abigail by the arm . Abigail stumbled from the sudden force , trying to shake him off . But the difference in their strength was obvious . She protested , " Stephen , let me go ." " Don't move . Just come with me . I'm not going to hurt you . " He glanced at her , visibly irritated , and pulled her along even faster . Abigail was shoved into a car . As the vehicle started , she looked calmly at Stephen and asked , " Where are you taking me ? " Stephen didn't respond . He kept his eyes glued to the window , searching for Daniella . She had disappeared and he couldn't see her anywhere . He wasn't sure if Ralph had caught up to her . Getting no answer , Abigail gave up on asking . She pulled out her phone and started scrolling casually . 28 ) Stephen grew more agitated by the minute without seeing Daniella all the way . Seeing Abigail's relaxed expression in the rearview mirror ignited his fury . He snapped , " Abigail , do you even have a conscience ? Dani ran off , and you're sitting there playing with your phone ? " Abigail looked up , her tone laced with sarcasm . " Did I ask her to run ? She only stormed out because she knew someone would run after her . " Stephen's expression turned dark . " What the hell do you mean by that ? If it weren't for you , none of this would've happened . " Abigail's gaze grew cold , cutting through him like ice . " Am I wrong ? I told you before , Ralph and Daniella were bound to end up together . I warned you to stay away from Ralph . And what did you do ? " You ignored it . A perfectly good engagement is ruined because you can't mind your own business . Abigail , if you had even the tiniest shred of decency , you'd feel guilty . You'd take responsibility for all this . " Stephen , now with a full outlet for his frustration , dumped every ounce of blame onto Abigail . Abigail stared at him , her expression unreadable . " Are you done ? " 2/2