19 April, LY Studio, City K

Abigail looked Steven in the eye and said, "Do not blame me if this goes wrong."

"I will not.?Lexi just needs to learn.."

"Not to try and overhear other's conversations.?Sometimes Steven you need to grow up.?You are an a.d.u.l.t, a vice-president in your family company and your father's heir.?Despite everything that happened during your childhood you know that he loves you and wants what is best for you."

Steven and Abigail looked at each other before nodding.?Based on all the discussions they had including with their fathers today, even to Abigail this was extremely clear.

"True.?Now can we get somewhere other than simply talking where anyone can hear."

"Snippy, Snippy, Steven.?Come on and let us head to my office so I can figure out what I can do for you and how much time I have."

With that, as they walked through reception Lexi handed the suit bags to a Staff member and said quietly "Take those to the design room.?We will need them in a few minutes once I know exactly what I need."

Steven, leaned over and whispered, "Let me tell Lexi, as I have the power with the ride and drive tickets to ensure that she says nothing until later today."

Abigail nodded.?Despite all the banter that she had witnessed between two of them with Lexi's connection to Monica she was worried about the situation and Monica trying to step in to prevent her from doing this.

When Lexi showed them into her office and shut the door and quickly sat down.?"Now stop stalling Steven.?You are up to something and have dragged Abigail into this.?I have been speaking to Monica this week and she is worried about her baby sister who will not open up to her.?Now tell."

"Promise you will behave..?"

"Me not behave, that depends on what you are hiding Steven."

"You know we can go somewhere that does not ask the questions you will let alone me having to give you the ride tickets."

"Blackmailing me?"

"Absolutely.?But I want you to promise me that you will not talk to anyone about this until later tonight."

"You have me intrigued, but what do you want?"

Steven looked at Abigail, who spoke "I have two things I need, and Steven said that you could help me.?And as he," with that Abigail pointed at Steven "promised for both that he would be by my side."

Steven heard Abigail.?She was not giving much away.?Was this about being careful to prevent anyone from knowing what was going to happen or not?

"While I have lots of things at home, that is the last place I want to go.?I am guessing Monica has told you what is going on.."

"Her actions have come back to bite her.?I thought my parents were overbearing when they manipulated my marriage to Richard, but at least they had good intentions, even though I though them every step of the way."

Steven noticed the way Abigail tensed at the mention of Richard Yao.?That was something he now had to tell Lexi about, and given everything that was coming out about what that b*stard put her through in their marriage this would impact her further.

Steven jumped in and said "Lexi, we only have limited time.?I know about it and can talk to you, but could you sort out a couple of dresses for today for Abigail and several ready-to-wear piece as she has little clothing.?And before you say anything, I am not asking for you to gift them, just send the bill to my father as he said he would arrange for its payment early next week."

"If your father is paying, that is easily done."?Lexi stood up and signalled to a staff member who she quietly spoke to before escorting Abigail away.

As she shut the door, Lexi turned and said, "What in the hell is going on Steven!"

"Calm down Lexi and I will tell you."

"You better, or you will not know what hit you."

Just as Lexi spoke, a message alert came through on his Mobile and Steven pulled it out and opened it.?The message was from his father and as he started to read, he could see how disorganised his father was.?It read 'Son, the agreement is sorted and just let me know when you will be here to sign.?Kevin is also happy with it.?We have also spoken to the Civil Administration Bureau and made them aware of the situation with Abigail's mother and they said all we need to do is call them when we are ready to head in.?The police advised Kevin that the order of protection has been granted and is going to be served within the next couple of hours.?The family villa will be ready for the simple wedding celebration and the minister Abigail requested is available for a blessing.?We just need to know who to invite and what Abigail and you want them to be told.?Just let me know if there is anything I can do presently. Talk soon Dad.'

Lexi hearing the message tone, knew that Steven had just received a message from his father, and left him in peace while he read the message.?As he finished, she said "What did your father want?"

"Just giving me a message."

"You were in deep thought as you were reading it.?Something is wrong so spill."

Sighing Steven said "Not wrong per se.?Let us just say that Abigail's mother is attempting to punish Abigail for saying enough is enough and I am doing everything that I can to prevent it."

"Being a hero."

"No.?Dropping myself into it by agreeing to marry her."

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