Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Six Despite facing an enemy a hundred times stronger, in the face of imminent death while carrying out deadly missions alongside his subordinates, Jethro had never felt fear. His heart had never pounded as fast as it did during those moments. Nowadays, merely Gemma mentioning death made his complexion pale, and he felt the fear of losing half of his life. Even the slightest frown from Gemma would make him anxious, wondering if he had done something to upset her. Everything related to Gemma mattered greatly to him, and he worried about her constantly. "Gemma, can you promise me something? Never think about death, and never talk about it either, can you promise me that?" Jethro implored, looking at Gemma with teary eyes. Gemma saw Jethro's extreme reaction and realized that she had said it casually without any other intention. She thought that if she were in Jethro's shoes, she would have similar thoughts. However, the man in front of her did not see it th
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-SevenGemma tightly closed her eyes, her face turned pale, and her whole body shrank like a shrimp clutching the seatbelt tightly while continuously muttering prayers, "I don't want to die yet, I don't want to die yet..."She dared not open her eyes, only knowing that the road ahead was winding and unclear, and the sudden brakes made her headache. Jethro firmly gripped the steering wheel, skillfully cutting off the group of people behind him with his expert driving skills. His gaze was dark and cold as he glanced at the rearview mirror. Cruel thoughts crossed his mind towards those who dared to chase after him.But there was something he had to care about more than that. Jethro turned to look at Gemma, who was trembling like a frightened shrimp in the passenger seat.After driving a bit further, Jethro stopped the car in a secluded place, gently stroking Gemma's head and said, "It's okay now, everything is fine. Don't be afraid. Just relax."Gemma heard the
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Eight Gemma couldn't push Jethro away; she unknowingly hit her head on the seat behind her, causing her to be knocked backward instead of protecting herself from the impact. Strangely, she didn't feel any pain at all. On the contrary, she felt unexpectedly comfortable, and only when she opened her eyes did she realize that Jethro had gently supported her head to prevent any injury. He looked at Gemma tenderly, his eyes carrying a fiery and profound intensity that defied description. Gemma, too, was drawn to the passionate gaze of this man, and for a moment, she was stunned. Gemma suddenly forgot that she had fallen in love with him at the company party because she was captivated by his charm. "Jethro, stay away from me," Gemma commanded with a cold and warning tone, narrowing her eyes. Jethro had restrained himself for a long time. He wanted to get closer to Gemma, confident that she shared his feelings. But why did everything change all of a sudden? "G
Chapter One Hundred Twenty-NineJethro parked the car in front of a large fashion brand store with the V logo, a brand he remembered was one of Gemma's favorites in the past. Gemma's clothes were dirty, making her quite irritated. She looked at the fashion brand she used to adore right in front of her, but now, she had no interest.Jethro got out of the car and opened the door for her. Gemma didn't hesitate and walked into the store as if it were a given. All the employees quickly bowed and greeted Jethro; everyone knew that Jethro Thompson was extremely famous, and even more, sought after than renowned singers and actors.However, what left all the employees there baffled was the woman accompanying Jethro. And Jethro's attitude towards that woman seemed no ordinary."Mr. Jethro, Lady. How may I assist you both?" a polite female staff member asked.Gemma noticed that the female staff member addressed Jethro by name but didn't mention hers, which made her unhappy. She didn't want to ca
Chapter One Hundred and ThirtyGemma turned around upon hearing the sound of the closing door and let out a faint sigh of relief."When did he become so reckless and shameless like this? He wasn't like this before. It's only been a few years, and he's changed so much that I almost don't recognize him as Jethro anymore," Gemma couldn't help but mutter a few words.She knew that he was trying to manipulate her, which led to these changes, but it had only been a few days, and she couldn't speak up about it. Gemma never forgot the days of the past and the true nature of Jethro.Her purpose for coming back wasn't about retrieving her belongings. She didn't want to stay in that mansion, which was why she had used the excuse to return here. Apart from that excuse, she couldn't find any other reason.As Gemma was engrossed in searching for her things, she was unaware that there was still another person behind her. Jethro hadn't stepped out of the room from start to finish. The room had only o
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-OneGemma lay still, not resisting his touch. She didn't know why she didn't push him away; perhaps it was because he was crying, and she felt sorry for him, or maybe it was her own desire to comfort him.Every place his lips touched on her body felt like fire, and each kiss became a petal imprinted on Gemma's fair, youthful skin."Can I, Gemma?" he cautiously asked.Gemma furrowed her brow slightly. Before, he would simply take her like an animal if he wanted to. Now, he was actually seeking her opinion. Wasn't his usual dominance better? Blushing, she turned away, not wanting him to see her embarrassment."Gemma... can I...?"The repeated question only deepened her embarrassment. Her face was now as red as a ripe tomato."Gemma... can I?"Feeling Jethro's persistent inquiry, Gemma's embarrassment grew even more intense. She flailed her arms and legs, shouting loudly, "Back off! If you're not going to do it, then just leave!"Jethro was somewhat surpris
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-TwoOnce, twice, thrice... Gemma didn't know when she had passed out, nor was she conscious enough to count the number of times they had come together. Jethro was like a wild beast consumed by desire, even as she succumbed to exhaustion, he continued to explore her body, marked with the traces of his passionate kisses and cuts."Gemma... Gemma... my love... My Gemma... Gemma, don't leave me... Gemma..." Jethro softly murmured by Gemma's ear, as if reciting a mantra.By the time Gemma faintly regained consciousness, it was midnight, and the room was engulfed in darkness, obscuring even the sight of her own fingers. She felt the warmth of the man beside her, his firm chest pressed against her back, tightly embracing her. Both of them were unclothed.Gemma lifted Jethro's strong and weighty arms off her body, sighed, and then got out of bed, heading into the bathroom. Standing before the mirror, Gemma couldn't help but sigh wearily. She didn't know if Jethro wa
Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Three"You must know why I've called you here, so have some tea." Mr. Reed said.Harvey knew it was about his marriage to Quinn, as they had previously held an engagement ceremony. Due to internal family issues within the Susan lineage, and a decision to sever ties with Harvey's family, the wedding had been postponed."Have you not understood my intentions? Allow me to be direct then – I do not wish to marry your daughter. She is wonderful, but I do not love her. If you truly seek a union between our families, you can choose someone else from the Susan lineage. It doesn't have to be me." Harvey said nonchalantly.Harvey's demeanor and attitude aligned with Quinn's prior description – cold, indifferent, and dismissive. Arranged marriages were often devoid of love, a fact understood by many, yet Harvey chose to use this obvious reason to reject the proposed union.Mr. Reed, of course, had the option to select someone else from the list of heirs within the