Chapter 29
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you did that in the interest of the family and the company. Indeed, my safety is nothing compared to the future of Field Group. It didn’t matter that I nearly sullied by those gangsters that day.”
Thomas” face darkened. He was about to rebuke her, but she cut him off in a soft voice.
-Oh, I was wrong. In your eyes, I was the one who over–exaggerated things. Thad made the situation sound more serious than it was, just to take revenge agai Sydney.”
“Isn’t that the truth? At the end of the day, you were fine!”
“yeah. I’m fine.” She repeated, “So, do you have anything else you wish to say? If not, I’ll take a rest upstairs.”
Thomas waved dismissively at her.
She made her way to the second floor without staying any longer.
Staring at her retreating figure, he spoke worriedly, “You’d better behave. Don’t bring me trouble.”
She replied without turning back, “Got it.”
Gemma did not run into Wesley in the next few days. She spent her time drawing and reading in her bedroom
No one in the family cared whether or not she was bored. However, Jacob did call her a few times, asking her to hang out. But she tumed him down each time. Jacob was a simple–minded young man who grew up with wealth. She wouldn’t want to drag him into her mess
A week later, Gemma fmally encountered Wesley at brealdast.
He sat elegantly next to Amelia, chatting with Thomas. Amelia would occasionally chime in. They got along pretty well.
“Moming, Gemma.” Florian spoke.
Everyone immediately turned to Gemma. She quickly composed herself and greeted everyone.
Finally, her eyes rested on Wesley. She said to him politely, “Hello, Mr. Lowell ”
He replied coldly without looking up. “Hi.”
Taken abac, Thomas hurriedly said with a smile, “Oh, Gemma, you’re here. Take a seat.
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“Yes,” Wesley replied curtly
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She looked away, feeling conflicted.
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