Chapter 41
Gemma’s expression shifted slightly at those words Was he playing hard to get?
She lifted her head and glanced at Tracy, letting out a soft laugh. “You think Wesley is playing hard to get?”
“It’s not impossible. I just don’t believe any man could resist when a beauty like you walks through the door. Tracy replied matter–of–factly.
Gemma nanowed her eyes in thought. After a moment, she said dowly, “Whatever his intentions are, I’ve tried enough times. He hasn’t budged at all. I don’t have the energy to keep playing this game”
Her words took Tracy by sumpitse:
Kemmma turned to the window, her voice quieter than before. “Yes. Wesley isn’t the only way to get back at Amelia.” That was all Tracy needed to hear to know she truly meant it.
“Maybe it’s for the best, though it’s a pity. I was kind of looking forward to seeing Wesley dump Amelia and run to you. mad
But
n to you. That woman would’ve gone completely
this way works, too. Wesley isn’t someone you can toy with, I’d hate to see you throw yourself into his mess just for Amelia.
And with that, the conversation shifted away from Wesley. “By the way, have you been in touch with the Vesterland side lately? Gemma gave a small nod. “Yes. I made contact last time I was in Corsica City.”
-Mr. Vincent?
They chatted all the way until they arrived at the Field residence. As luck would have it, a Bentley pulled up in front of them–Wesley had brought Amelia home. Gemma glanced at the car, then quickly looked away. “Alright, I’ll head in. Drive safe on your way back”
“Got it.”
After Tracy left, Gemma tumed and walked toward Amelia she greeted Amelia. “Amy.”
Amelian
gave a brief response. Since the law Wesley disliked Gemma, she gestured for her to head in first.
Gemina didn’t lager. She walked past them without sparing Wesley a single glance, as though he were nothing more than a stranger.
Wede, come on in My sister and the others were just asking about you.”
Wesley gave a quiet reply. “No, I have other things to take care of,”
Amelia almost asked what could be more important. It was after work, wasn’t it?
Jealous.
But the words got caught in her throat. She hadn’t been with him long, and she didn’t want to come off as overly clingy or jeal
Ainght. Call me when you get lume.
Amelietered the house while Wesley got back into the driver’s seat. As he was about to start the car, he suddenly felt someone staring at him. He looked up toward the second floor of the Field rudence.
Their she was, standing by the window. Her expression was calm, her usual wanth gour. Her eyekwere sharp and cold.
Their eyesinet for teaton, Wesley didn’t look away Gemuna was the one who moved first. She drew the curtains shut and vanished from sight. Wesley sit there butilence. Its band rested on the car door as his gaze ingred for a while before he finally started the car and drove off.
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