40 A Man to Rely On

In the conference room, Gwen looked up at Ulric with mixed emotions and did not speak.

At her loneliest and most helpless moment, he had rushed to her aid.

Not only did he help her with her biggest problem, but he also announced that Pearl was his daughter and claimed to be her husband.

Husband ...... Gwen never thought she would have a husband standing in front of her, helping her ward off malice and hurt.

Ulric looked her in the eyes, took a step closer to her, bowed his head, and put his face to hers.

"Don't think I'll forgive you even if you look at me with those eyes."

Ulric's words were still cold and determined, but there was a tenderness to them as if he were saying to Gwen: Come and coax me.

Gwen's eyes were a little red; she was a strong girl who had never cried in front of anyone since she was an adult. She turned her head away, trying to force back the tears.

"Look at me." Ulric took her face and made her look at him. "You don't need to hide your emotions in front of me. I