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 Thirty-FourQuinn's mind wandered, and she sat down on the bed with a sad and melancholic expression. Mr. Reed noticed her demeanor and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you suddenly look so sad?""I know who Jethro Thompson is and I also know who his wife is. Gemma is truly stunning... she is regarded as a goddess in the eyes of many men. Compared to Gemma, I can't possibly measure up to her..." Quinn said, her last sentence whispered quietly to hide her embarrassment.It's not Harvey's fault for falling in love with Gemma; it's Gemma's fault for being so beautiful, a beauty worshipped like a goddess. Quinn had heard that Harvey and Gemma had a close relationship."If you like Harvey that much, then have the confidence to pursue him. Forget about the arranged marriage and the cooperation between the two families. You just need to be a normal girl and pursue the love you want," her father advised.Upon hearing this, Quinn looked up at her father, the man who was usually

Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Six Harvey had nothing more to say, but he would make Quinn give up quickly, and if possible, he would make her take the initiative to end the relationship with him and cancel this engagement. Harvey called the butler to arrange a bedroom for her, but Quinn didn't want a separate room. "Why should we sleep in separate rooms? Is there a problem with you sleeping with me?" Quinn asked nonchalantly. Harvey sighed and explained, "We're only engaged, not truly married yet, so let's sleep separately until then. I also wouldn't want to share a room with you if I could help it." He didn't hesitate to speak harshly and didn't care whether the other person felt hurt or not. But Harvey was wrong in thinking he could hurt Quinn like that. She looked at him innocently, not understanding what Harvey was saying. "Well then, it's boring. Let's share a room. That way, we can consider it as nurturing our relationship. You're not someone from the feudal era with such

Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Eight After that evening's dinner, Quinn deliberately tried many different dishes, determined never to cook the peppercorn fish dish again. It was delicious, but she hated it, really despised it. "If you tear up that recipe, you won't be able to recreate that flavor," the old steward reminded, knowing that Harvey's actions were disrespectful to Quinn, but the flavor could only be produced from the recipe Gemma had left behind. "It's true, that flavor cannot be replicated. It's akin to the fact that Gemma would never be allowed in here without my permission. V, don't forget my status," Quinn said coldly to the old steward. Her temperament could be somewhat arrogant at times, but she never allowed them to forget her noble status. "I sincerely apologize," V said respectfully. However, Harvey hadn't touched any of the dishes Quinn had prepared since that evening. Quinn was so angry she could grind her teeth, looking at a table full of food in front of he

Chapter One Hundred and FortyGemma turned and walked away with Jethro, ignoring Harvey's pained expression as he called out to her. A few new guests noticed them, but no one dared to interject, only stealing glances.Gemma felt she couldn't stay here any longer. If Harvey continued like this, they would become the laughingstock of the entire party. She stepped out into the backyard behind Susan's main house to take a breath of fresh air. Inside had felt stifling, not due to the crowd, but because she didn't know how to face Harvey anymore.The scene tonight was beautiful, with the night sky adorned by stars and a romantic moonlight. The rustling of the trees added a soothing ambiance whenever the breeze swept through."Tonight, the sky is truly beautiful," Gemma unconsciously voiced her thoughts. Jethro, standing by her side, agreed, "Indeed."However, Gemma didn't fully register Jethro's presence until he spoke. She had assumed he was engaged in conversations with other guests, whic