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Gemma blushed a deep shade of crimson. It wasn’t discomfort she felt—on the contrary, it was far too much
comfort. Afraid she might betray herself if she spoke, she hastily ended the call.
Pierre chose that moment to stop as well. He took a moment to admire the faint marks he’d left on her skin
before helping her dress again.
Gemma'’s chest rose and fell in soft, measured breaths, her eyes flickering with a blend of emotions—confusion,
wonder, and something else she couldn’t quite name. “What are you doing?” she managed to ask, grabbing his
hand. “Why are you dressingagain?”
Pierre's gaze darkened slightly, a glint of possessiveness lingering there. “Weren't you getting up? Or do you
want to stay?”
Gemma'’s cheeks burned hotter as she nodded.
Pierre's soft chuckle rumbled in response—a quiet indulgence. But indulgence often cwith a price, and the
consequence of greed was not easily erased.
Feeling utterly drained and weak all over, Gemma changed into a new dress, one that modestly covered her
collarbone.
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Gemma nodded honestly, though a hint of embarrassment colored her face. “I did. But how could you do that
while | was on the phone? What if Caden heard us?”
Pierre paused, as if searching for an answer himself. He wasn’t entirely sure what had sparked his earlier
impulse. For a fleeting moment, he had wanted someone—anyone—to know their secret.
“I need to use the bathroom first,” he said, glancing at the time. “I'll take you to Mr. Ward in half an hour.”
Caden was a master of romance, sparing no effort to craft the perfect Valentine's Day for Alicia.
The evening was flawless in every detail, and Gemma's piano performance becthe crowning jewel, the final
touch that elevated the night into something magical.
It was the first tPierre had seen Gemma so radiant, so utterly dazzling. His gaze followed her, unrelenting, as
if drawn by an invisible force. His heart stuttered in his chest, its rhythm erratic, like a machine spinning out of
control.
When the final note lingered in the air and the applause began, Gemma gracefully lifted her skirt and descended
the stage. Pierre, as though moved by instinct alone, stepped forward, his broad frshadowing hers as he
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