Chapter 1069:

“Pierre.” Gemma’s call snapped him out of his reverie. “I’ve been trying to get your attention. Where were you?”

Regaining his composure, Pierre replied, “Oh, it’s loud in here. I didn’t hear you.”

Gemma sensed his evasion and felt slighted.

Trying to regain focus, Pierre asked, “What’s up?”

Gemma gestured toward a model across the store. “Do you like that dress?”

Pierre glanced at the model, who resembled Gemma in build but was rather plain, wearing an unremarkable dress. “It’s alright,” he said casually.

had the clerk prepare the dress for purchase. “I’m ready to go,” she declared, moving toward

the bags, Pierre followed, noting her annoyance. He explained, “A friend is in trouble. She sent a distressing message, and it’s been on

annoyance quickly shifting to

a friend to check on

Gemma asked, remembering Pierre’s limited circle in Warrington and feeling

you should go to her now,” Gemma suggested, her voice

eyes. “No, it’s

chose not to press

phone rang. It

privacy, Gemma retreated to

the call, Pierre heard Talia’s

“Pierre…”

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