Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Stephen was focused on creating chances for Daniella to spend time with Ralph , so his tone turned sharp . " Can you give it a rest ? " " Ms. Abigail Gibson , I saw Mr. Wyatt Gibson yesterday , " Ralph said . " With how his health is right now , he can't handle anything too emotional " His eyes settled on Abigail . Her stubborn expression was just like he remembered from three years ago , and it stirred something in him . " I suggest you wait a few days before visiting Mr. Wyatt Gibe Ralph remarked . As soon as he finished , Abigail had already stepped in front of him . Her bright eyes fixed on him , filled with hope and a trace of tears . She asked , " Mr. Fletcher , do you know what illness Grandpa has ? Why is it this serious ? " Before she went to prison , Wyatt had been in great health . He'd even said that once she got her college acceptance letter , he'd take her to see the northern lights . Ralph's gaze deepened as his eyes fell on the tears shimmering in hers . For a split second , something intense flashed in his eyes - almost possessive - but it vanished before Abigail could notice . " Sorry , I don't really know the details of his condition , " he replied . Abigail's face was filled with disappointment as she silently turned around . Ralph instinctively took a step forward . " Mr. Wyatt Gibson's situation isn't good . I can help find a doctor . " Seeing Abigail pause , Ralph gave a small smile . Even he didn't notice the bit of happiness in his eyes . " Ralphie , really ? " Daniella cheered and clung to Ralph's arm . " You're the best . " Abigail looked away . The strange feeling she'd had faded for the most part . She thought , ' So Ralph's doing this for Daniella . That's fine . As long as Grandpa gets better . ' Stephen stepped forward , blocking Ralph's view as he shot Abigail a clear warning . Stephen said , " Ralph , I know you care about Dani and don't want her to worry about Grandpa . Since you're here , why don't you take her to work ? I'm giving you a chance . " He clearly expected Ralph to take the hint . Daniella's cheeks turned red , and she glanced at Abigail standing behind Stephen . When Daniella thought about how Ralph treated Abigail differently , jealousy flickered in her eyes . " Abby , you came home pretty late yesterday . Were you out job hunting again ? " " What job ? " Ralph frowned . He thought , ' Abigail just got out of prison . And the Gibson family already made her find a job ? ' With a look of understanding , Daniella explained , " Yesterday Stevie took me to Halden Group for an interview . We ran into Abby there . Halden Group has high education standards , and Abby never went to college , so the interviewer turned her down . " Ralph's eyes shifted , and he spoke to Abigail directly , " My company's hiring an assistant . If you're interested- " " Ralphie , " Daniella quickly cut in as her face fell , her smile stiff . " Abby , assistant positions usually need a higher degree . I'm sure you wouldn't want to get in through connections . If word got out , people might gossip about both our families . " Stephen nodded in agreement . Daniella's eyes flickered , and she softened her tone , saying , " Stevie , maybe Abby could work at our family company instead . That way it won't cause trouble for anyone . " Stephen hesitated . Abigail was still his sister , after all . It made sense for her to work at the family business . He thought , ' But without a college degree , what department could she even join ? ' 1/2 12:26 Wed , 18 Jún Chapter 9 Stephen paused for a few seconds before reluctantly saying , " I need a personal assistant . I'll take you to the office tomorrow . " Then , when he saw Abigail's face completely devoid of gratitude , his tone turned sharp . " What kind of attitude is that ? If Dani hadn't suggested it , I wouldn't consider letting you join the company . With your level of education , you wouldn't even qualify as a janitor . " Abigail looked up , her expression cold . " No need . I already found a job . " " That's impossible , " Stephen snapped , clearly overreacting . " With your lousy education ? What kind of company would hire you ? You didn't go to some shady little company , did you ? You'd better quit before you embarrass the family . " Abigail turned away coldly , her voice calm . " I'm not quitting ." Stephen , seething , shouted after her , " If you accept that job , don't blame me when I have Chris cut off your allowance ." Abigail didn't stop walking . Each of the Gibson kids had a bank card that received a monthly allowance of thirty thousand dollars . Abigail got hers when she returned to the family , but because Daniella falsely accused her of ruining her dress out of jealousy , their oldest brother Christian Gibson cut Abigail's allowance in half and gave the other half to Daniella . Christian claimed it was to teach Abigail a lesson . That so - called lesson had lasted until the day before she went to prison , when Christian took the card back . Even now , she could still picture the disgust on his face . Christian had said Abigail was malicious , that she'd used their money to hire someone to set Daniella up , which led to the car accident . As the memory faded , Abigail's eyes turned even colder . Ralph watched her walk away and instinctively started to follow , but someone grabbed his sleeve . " Ralphie , is Abby refusing to work at our family company because she's mad I didn't give her that job ? " Daniella's eyes turned red as she bit her lip , looking heartbreakingly sad as she blocked his path . Ralph had a feeling Abigail wasn't like that . He thought , ' Which company did Abigail end up working for ? ' Then he remembered what Daniella said about Abigail not having much education , and his eyes darkened slightly.