Chapter 999:

Alicia offered a weak smile, her eyes radiating trust. Yet, she harbored a trace of pity for Corey deep within her. For Corey, Gemma’s illness was a devastating blow. The woman he had shielded for decades was now succumbing to her ailment.

Corey ended up in the hospital after a dog bite, and Pierre’s situation was hardly better.

Pierre received a rabies vaccination and was placed on an IV drip next to Corey.

Drained, Corey dozed off early. Gemma, her eyes puffy from crying, approached Pierre’s bedside to check on him.

“I’m fine, Miss Hampton,” Pierre assured her.

“But how will you manage to eat?” Gemma asked, noting his immobility due to the IV. “Should I feed you?”

relationship

refusal, Gemma had already taken the bowl and positioned herself in front of him. This was her first time serving someone, and her actions, though a bit clumsy, were

He turned his

concern. “Is it too hot?” She gently blew on

Pierre murmured, his voice softer. “Someone of your stature

his protest. “What does it matter, given your

no need. I can call a

set the bowl and spoon

you back to the hotel later. After that,

was quiet, with Gemma choosing not to

her mood. He was puzzled by her shift. After all, he was merely a bodyguard. Was there any

Pierre finally said, “Miss Hampton, I really need this job.” Corey wouldn’t tolerate their growing closeness. Gemma believed Pierre’s

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