All Chapters of HIS TO CONQUER : Chapter 41 - Chapter 43

The mere fact that Gavin had actually said the words ‘sorry’ had stopped me dead in my tracks. Gavin’s voice.. it wasn’t the usual sharp, almost forced apology he usually offered. This was… different. Genuine. But my back was still to him, I don’t want to look cheap and turn to face him right away. “Aren’t you going to turn around to face me?” he asked, the words laced with a hint of what sounded like vulnerability?“Talk from there. I can hear you clearly,” I bit out, trying to keep the edge in my voice.I heard him hiss, then I heard his footsteps, quick and determined, closing the distance between us. Before I knew it, he was there, his hand on my shoulder, turning me to face him. His eyes they held a mixture of emotions I couldn’t quite decipher. He wasn’t looking away, like he usually did when things got difficult. He was meeting my gaze, his expression intense.“I’m… I’m not good at this,” he started, his voice rough around the edges. “Apologizing. I wanted to… to show

We stood up immediately he entered into the outer office to greet him. Mr Miller was such a man of charisma. Imposing was an understatement when it comes to this business giant. But his eyes were dark and sharp, utterly devoid of any form of warmth. His gaze rested on me as he scanned me up and down."Mr Miller, good afternoon sir," I said, my voice steady and respectful. It had to be. This wasn't the time for anything less."Logan," he replied, the single word clipped. No pleasantries at all, no ‘How are you?’ Just my name, delivered like a pronouncement. He gestured towards the uncomfortable looking leather chairs without another word, his gaze already moving past us, focused on something only he could see.I cleared my throat, settling into the chair. It felt like sitting on a block of ice and I moved so stiffly. Peter mirrored my movement, his own unease and discomfort so visible. Mr Miller didn't waste any time as he sat behind his massive desk, the polished surface reflec