Chapter 101

“I do not need that thing!”

Gwendolyn quickly pressed down on his hand. “It’s unnecessary.”

Howard raised an eyebrow and suddenly realized something, his lips curving into a smile. You might find a use for it.”

Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she shook her head. “That’s not for me to use.”

It was for him!

Howard teased her. “Then tell me what it is.”

Her cheeks flushed, struggling to find the words. “Mr. Chadwick, your legs haven’t fully recovered. It’s not quite appropriate.”

A soft chuckle escaped Howard’s throat as he opened his palm to reveal a beautifully wrapped small gift box.

“Gwendolyn, this is a gift for you,” he said softly.

The girl had no jewelry to speak of. The delicate emerald jade bracelet she once wore was tucked away. When she heard it was worth a small fortune, she dared not wear it again for fear of damaging it.

Gwendolyn misunderstood his intentions and felt exceedingly embarrassed.

She took the small gift box, opened it, and found a pearl necklace inside.

South Sea pearl surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It was stunning.

“Mr. Chadwick, this…”

for the cufflinks

attempted to clasp it. But the clasp was tight, and she couldn’t fasten

me help,” Howard suddenly offered.

Howard took the necklace from her, lifting her hair with his

Standing?

even

voice trembled. “Mr. Chadwick, you’re standing! You can

male model. He looked at her

here. His eyes had warmth in

soothing as a

excitedly and shouted, “I’m so happy!”

down. It is

wrapped his arms around her waist. Gwendolyn looked up into

he had embraced her while standing, and she seemed so

Her voice was soft, her

heart as he said, “Thanks for being here for me,

at him, rising on her toes to kiss

fortune as well,” she

felt a fire igniting within him.

time, he felt his desire for her, a yearning that manifested physically.

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