Chapter 97

Abigail seemed unwilling to talk to Joshua, which puzzled me. What was she up to this time? Was Joshua no longer her favorite? Was she planning to change her target? But no matter whom she had her eyes on or who she wanted to be with, it had nothing to do with me. I raised my champagne glass and instinctively stepped back, not wanting to be in Abigail and Joshua's line of sight or to become the topic of discussion and gossip for everyone. However, Rebecca suddenly blocked my way. She looked at me with a smile as she calmly asked, "Are you afraid?" I took a deep breath and smiled self-deprecatingly, "No." "Then what is it?" Rebecca looked at me intently as if she wanted to see what was truly on my mind. "Mr. Gebb, I don't understand. You clearly are quite capable, so why are you so afraid of Abigail? "She's just a woman with a bit of luck. Her success today isn't solely due to herself. I believe you've helped her along the way, haven't you?" Rebecca's words took me by surpri