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.

a magnificent South Sea pearl surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It

“Mr. Chadwick, this…”

the cufflinks

in Gwendolyn’s chest. She took the necklace and attempted to

help,” Howard

shadow cast over her as Howard took the necklace from her, lifting

Standing?

at him, afraid to even blink. Her

Chadwick, you’re standing! You

top male model. He looked at her with a calm and

here. His eyes had warmth in them

voice as soothing as

hugged him excitedly and shouted,

is our little

her waist. Gwendolyn looked up into

he had embraced her while standing, and she seemed so delicate in

never imagined…” Her voice was soft, her eyes

felt a warmth spread through his heart as he said, “Thanks for being

sparkled, and she looked at him, rising on her toes

fortune as well,” she said with

fire igniting within him.

the first time, he felt his desire for her, a yearning that manifested physically. His heart raced

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