In the morning, Noah returned to the villa where Gianna was staying.He didn’t want to alert Gianna to his presence. All he wanted to do was retrieve his passport in the study and leave. However, she was waiting for him at the door after he got the passport and was about to leave. She was holding a mug in her hand and her face was grim. “It’s still so early. Where do you think you’re going?” she questioned him. He was a strong-willed man, to begin with. He liked ladies who were tender and accepting. Once Gianna stopped being that and became hysterical instead, he had all but lost his patience for her.Looking at her, he said coldly, “What right do you have to be questioning me?”That stunned her. Glancing at the passport in his hand, she realized what he was doing. She had to shove her anger down to prevent herself from exploding. “You promised me a future, Noah.”He asked her back, “When did I promise that?” Then, he decided to put the cards on the table. “You’re right. I’
Gianna couldn’t help but wonder if he was on something. How else would he have the seemingly endless stamina for sex?She couldn’t stop Noah from leaving. So, she had no choice but to take her frustration out on the servants. However, the servants were all quick-witted. They sensed something was wrong and holed up somewhere she couldn’t find them. With no one to unleash her anger on, she made her way into the master bedroom. Then, she took Noah’s outfits from the wardrobe and hurled them on the floor. Using a pair of sharp scissors, she cut them into ribbons. She was in the middle of it when she suddenly burst into tears and cried her heart out.…Noah took a flight back to Zutriystein. However, Gwynn wasn’t in Silvercrest, nor was she in Brookesville. Dressed in a three-piece suit, he sat on the chair in his office in the Sanders Group office. Looking elegant as he leaned back on his chair, he said menacingly, “I want an explanation. Why didn’t Gwynn take the flight to Si
Kim looked at him. “What are you going to do, Mr. Noah?”He stared at her profoundly. After a brief moment, he dropped the knife and fork before he wiped his lips with a napkin. Then, he pulled out a phone from his front pocket. He made a call and passed it to her. “This call ought to refresh your memory about Gwynn’s location.”With trembling hands, she took the phone and put it over her ear.“We’re collecting shells by the beach, Mommy!“Mr. Noah sent someone to bring us here.“He even bought each of us a swimming tube. Tomorrow, we’re going to look for crabs too…”…Kim responded to her kids numbly. After she hung up the phone, she fell limp on her seat. She knew just how cruel he could be. If she continued to clam up on Gwynn’s whereabouts, then he might actually hurt her kids. Her face turned pale as she asked, “What do you think you’re doing, Mr. Noah? They’re just kids. Please, you have to let them go. This is between us. They’re not a part of this. I’ve worked for
Gladys said, “We could live about ten lifetimes here with the money we have.”Gwynn merely chuckled. They needed to constantly be on the move. Three months. That was the longest they could stay here. They had to fly away again if they wanted to stay safe. Both of them spent a long time unpacking the shopping bags.Lorian came over and said he wanted to play outside. Gladys loved the little boy a lot. “I’ll stay back and keep an eye on Holly! You should go ahead and take him outside, Ms. Gwynn! Boys his age love to play whenever they get the chance.”Gwynn responded, “Just call me by my name! I’m no longer married to a wealthy man, after all.”The old servant disagreed. “I work for you, Ms. Gwynn! It doesn’t sound right if I just call you by your name. Old habits die hard.”Gwynn let the matter rest at that.Then, she took her son out to play. There was a path in front of her small villa that was lined up with elm trees on either side. It was a long path and suitable for a k
Lorian was still too young to understand what was going on in the adult’s lives.He was simply excited to see his father. He grinned from ear to ear, revealing his white teeth. He looked so adorable. He even stuck out his short hands, held Noah’s neck tightly, and said affectionately, “I missed you, Daddy.”Noah felt a lump in his throat. Pressing his forehead against Lorian’s, he murmured, “Oh, my silly boy.”Picking up Lorian’s bicycle in one hand, he carried his son in another and walked toward the house. He hadn’t walked for a few more steps before he looked at her and asked gently, “Aren't you coming?”Gwynn stood beneath the elm trees. Sunlight shone through the cracks in the leaves and fell on her, but it was doing nothing to warm her heart. If Lorian wasn’t here, she probably would’ve lost her cool and questioned him. Why wouldn’t he let her go? Why would he hunt her to the ends of the earth?He was the one who said he’d set her free. However, he had Lorian within
Noah closed the door.Sitting by the side of the bed, he laid his palm on Lorian’s belly and chuckled. “Look at his belly! Does he eat and drink this much every night?”Gwynn didn’t say anything to him. She merely continued to apply skincare. He was aware that she was upset with him. Well, he fully intended to make her happy again. So, he praised Maddox’s daughter as well. “Gladys did a good job raising them, huh? Even Holly looks well and fine. I really have to reward her when I get the chance.”She still didn’t say anything to him.However, that did nothing to diminish his enthusiasm. On the contrary, it made him all the more committed to making her his again. Walking over to her, he hugged her from behind and looked in the mirror. His voice was soft. “Where do I sleep tonight?”She looked at him in the mirror. After a brief moment, she said dryly, “There’s a guest room next door. You’re sleeping there.”“Show me the way.”Leaning in close to her ear, he murmured with a
“Really?” Leaning on his shoulder, Gwynn said, “Your words don’t mean anything to me, Noah! I need to catch some sleep. If you’re still hungry for sex, then I’ll call up some prostitutes for you. They’re legal here.”Lowering his head, he stared into her eyes profoundly. Clearly, he was upset at what she said.Ignoring him, she tugged her sleeping robe and exited the guest room in the dark of night. He cast a glance at the door. Gwynn had changed, indeed. If this had happened in the past, she would’ve fought tooth and nail to avoid having sex with him. Now, it seemed she could put aside her petty feelings and give him a handjob just to keep him quiet. What on earth was going through her mind?…Morning rolled on. Gwynn freshened up and came downstairs. Noah was playing soccer with his son in the yard while Holly was sleeping under the sun in the crib. Then, the little girl stretched, looking as comfortable as she could be.It was a beautiful sight to behold. Her newl
Gwynn stared at him. After a brief moment, she said dryly, “You’re ruthless, Noah! You’re even willing to sacrifice Lorian to further your own goals! I guess it’s all in a day's work for you. After all, he was merely born because you couldn’t control your lust. He’s the same as a pet, as far as you’re concerned!”Noah looked at his son, whose head was covered with sweat from playing soccer. He stared at him for a brief moment before he tore his gaze away. “I was going to raise my son that way, to begin with. I’m merely letting you raise him because you loved keeping him with you. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have had such a happy childhood.”“Am I supposed to thank you for that? You keep making all these claims, but do you even have time for Lorian? I think you’ll be too busy sleeping around!”…Gwynn’s words irritated him. However, he didn’t get mad at her. Looking at her, he smiled softly, “No one else will come between us.”She didn’t believe what he was saying, nor did she car