Ch. 501..505: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 501-505

Chapter 501: Jennifer’s act

Outside the kitchen, Bianca stood with her head down, and heard Riel order the staff to clean the mess she had created. All her excitement flew out of the window when she failed to hold the simple spatula while stirring the strangely cut veggies inside the pot.

After much struggle, she was finally able to chop the vegetables, With the help of the video on her mobile she started preparing the food. Everything was going perfectly fine. She had kneaded the dough, almost dusting all the flour on her face and the ground making it extra slippery.

She thought she had everything under control until she placed her foot on the slippery floor, losing her balance the next second and scattering all the food on the ground along with the pot.

"Make sure everything is clean" Riel’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts while he instructed Janet and she couldn’t help but feel ashamed of herself.

A skillful doctor like her couldn’t cook was itself a shame and now after failing miserably, she didn’t have the face to look at Gabriel.

Keeping her head down, Bianca slowly tried to retreat from the scene, making sure no one watched her, but little did she know she couldn’t disappear from Gabriel’s gawk-like eyes.

"Doctor" just when she thought she was about to leave, Gabriel’s voice stopped her.

Bianca gulped at the sound of his calm yet dominating voice suddenly falling weak in her knees. Her face was still covered with flour and the dress she wore looked like garbage, yet when he called her out, she couldn’t stop herself from turning around to respond.

"Y-yes" pursing her lips, she tried forcing a smile but failed when he narrowed his eyes while staring at her sharply.

"May I know what you were doing inside?" he asked, though he had seen everything.

Gabriel never intended to make things awkward for Bianca when he saw her inside the kitchen and kneeling on the floor, he couldn’t help but think was that all an exchange for his help.

Bianca gaped upon hearing his words and her smile faltered soon disappearing, making the situation tense between them. She wondered whether he was upset with her for destroying all the food inside, and that was why he appeared so displeased.

Gabriel arched his brow waiting for Bianca to answer but he was barely able to hold back asked," Are you trying to return my help by doing household chores" There was an underlying disappointment in his tone, and Bianca could feel that her actions had upset him somehow.

Quickly shaking her head, she tried to deny his words but he didn’t seem to be in any mood to listen to her.

"I never ask you to return the favor as you have already done a huge help by agreeing with me, and I don’t want more than that. So please refrain from causing any kind of trouble for yourself and enjoy your stay until I finish my job"

Gabriel did like whatever she was trying to do. He never asked for it and what if in all this process she might have hurt herself, how was he going to forgive him? No there was no way he was going to let her cook again.

Bianca watched Gabriel with a complicated expression. Her eyes began to moisten upon hearing his harsh words. She thought that by preparing a meal for him, she would also be able to apologize to him for her rude behavior, but instead, she ended up upsetting him, even more.

She quickly looked down and blinked her eyes shoving away the tears that were ready to fall and apologized," I am sorry. I will never cause you any trouble" she said and immediately turned away, rushing back to her room.

Gabriel on the other hand kept staring at her retreating figure until it vanished from his sight and sighed.

Just when he was about to leave, he was stopped by Janet who showed up suddenly standing next to him with her head down.

"Young master" her voice made him look at her wondering what brought her here when he heard her say.

"Please don’t scold the doctor. She just wanted to apologize to you for the trouble she caused you this morning by preparing a delicious meal" Gabriel was still the moment he heard her speak. The maid who never voiced a word in front of him and did her job efficiently, came to back the girl whom she met just a few days back.

And what left him baffled was she left as soon as she was done justifying Bianca’s intentions.

"..."

Gabriel stood there speechless, slowly grasping into her words and his eyes moved in the direction of upstairs where Bianca had just run to.

"Sigh... what have I done" he cursed pinching the bridge of his nose and headed to his room.

****

After the warning, Jennifer had merely interacted with Ashley, but she didn’t fail to see her glare her way every now and then.

According to Tristan, Jennifer was someone who would let go of the humiliation she faced secretly and would definitely try to do something to avenge her. So instead of being careful, Ashley decided to play it cool, treating the matter as irrelevant to pay attention to.

Ashley deliberately ignored her, avoiding her gawk-like eyes, and continued to work. Now that she was aware of Mia being involved with Jennifer in all those posts, she uploaded on the internet, she couldn’t wait to meet her very old rival.

Back then Ashley didn’t really pay any attention and did her work, marking her name in the modeling world, but those who she trespassed, developed an unhealthy hatred towards her and Mia was one of them.

If only she had seen her as a rookie trying to make her place in the modeling industry, she wouldn’t have considered her as a threat. But now everything was in the past, and Mia had come a long way.

But what surprised her was how she turned out to be a pro in technology. She even managed to trick Tristan’s hacker team, who still couldn’t find her and it was kind of a commendable job.

After completing her scene, Ashley excused herself to her changing room. She had been wondering why Mia didn’t tag Jennifer for today’s shoot. She was confident it wasn’t because of Gabriel, but there was something else that stopped her from showing up.

Busy pondering in her thoughts, Ashley failed to see the person ahead until they collided and she heard a painful cry.

"Ah... Ashley! Are you blind" Jennifer’s anguish voice made her look at her.

Jennifer had silently followed Ashley after she left the spot. Initially, she wanted to confront her, but then she thought about something and sprinted towards her taking advantage of her absentminded state, purposely colliding with her.

Ashley blinked her eyes, adjusted her thoughts before she resumed being indifferent to her. The way she was overreacting, Ashley understood it was also one of her acts to gain sympathy.

Jennifer purposely screamed to gather people around and when the plan worked she began to cry.

"Why are you doing this to me? Have I done something wrong" She began sobbing like an innocent person who was wronged by her.

Everyone knew Jennifer as a kind soul but Ashley, they had always seen her in the limelight for the wrong reason. So when Jennifer began to cry everyone around started gossiping.

Ashley looked around and saw the crew muttering to themselves while they watched them suspiciously.

Jennifer smirked when she heard their words and continued to play the victim.

’You used your husband to threaten me, now let me show everyone your real face’

Looking around, she wiped off her tears before joining her hand, and continued," Please, don’t take things personally. I just wanted to be friends with you but you misunderstood my intention and now your husband is trying to sue me. Please Ashley, I have worked so hard to earn this, please... please don’t snatch everything from me. I beg you" she began crying hysterically leaving everyone speechless.

Ashley stared at Jennifer in disbelief and watched her smirk before quickly masking her real motive.

Once Jennifer was done playing her part, she turned and left from there letting Ashley fall into the eyes of the people who witnessed their conversation.

By the end of the day, the news about Actress Jennifer getting threatened by Tristan Knight circulated everywhere. The reason why Jennifer was being targeted was still unknown, but most of them assumed that Ashley was getting insecure by the talented actress and she also involved her Billionaire husband to help her get through it.

Sitting inside her room, Jennifer smirked at her achievement and quickly called Sandra.

"I have done whatever you ask me to do, now it’s your turn to sponsor me after my agency throws me out" she stated.

"Don’t worry, keep my word" Sandra’s response made the woman swoon with happiness before she ended the call.

’Now you just wait and watch Ashley. I am going to destroy your career even before it takes the flight’

Chapter 502: A supporter for Jennifer

When the news reached Tristan, he summoned Mr. Carlson to his office. The founder of True Artist Agency shrank into his seat avoiding the dark blue eyes that glared his way silently.

Jennifer dared to ignore his warning and now, he had to face the consequences.

"Mr. Knight, I am sorry I couldn’t handle the situation correctly. I-If you give me a chance, I will warn her again" The man shivered at those scrutinizing gazes as beads of sweat formed on his forehead.

Unable to look straight into his eyes the man immediately lowered his head, staring at his hands, stopping them from trembling.

Tristan was very clear when he warned him, but this incompetent person wasn’t able to handle his artist.

Mr. Carlson had been leaching money through Jennifer’s success. She was the only artist in his agency that garnered him immense fame. He knew what kind of person she was, yet he concealed her true personality from the outside world, letting them treat her the goddess she was.

But now, with her true intention of getting noticed by none other than Tristan Knight, Carlson couldn’t whitewash her image after all, the person she targeted was none other than his wife, Ashley Knight.

The more he remained silent, the more Carlson felt the tighten in his throat. He couldn’t even reach his hand to wipe off the sweat beads from his forehead. He was that scared.

"There is no need to warn her because you will be firing her" Tristan’s words froze the man with his head snapping at him, meeting his deadpan eyes.

"F-Fire" Carlson fumbled on his words but the man seemed extremely serious to even move a muscle on his face which only meant that the decision was made.

*****

Mia had locked herself inside the room of her old apartment. After encountering Riel, she didn’t dare to go to the set, so she returned to her previous house making sure, no one saw her. It was the only place she could live peacefully without being controlled by anyone.

Jennifer’s mistreatment made things difficult between them and now she regretted her decision to help her. She was happy with her life even though she earned enough for a living, but her greedy heart wanted more and here she was being treated like trash by Jennifer.

"Such an ungrateful lady, how can she treat me like this," she said recalling last night’s argument. Mia was still caught in the thought of Jennifer raising her hand to slap her, but fortunately, she quickly stopped her.

With her hands folded over her chest, she let out a satisfying scoff. Jennifer’s reaction was priceless when she warned to expose her. Her threat seemed to have worked back then, but she doubted Jennifer would let this matter slide.

Heaving out a sigh, Mia somehow felt relaxed. For now, she knew Jennifer must have understood that she wasn’t someone who would let her treat the way she wanted and the warning would somehow put some brain in her useless head.

Satisfied with herself, Mia climbed down the bed and walked into the kitchen. She had skipped her breakfast and was damn hungry, but the moment she opened the fridge, there was nothing inside she could eat.

"Argh... how did it slip my mind" Mia cursed herself forgetting it had been a few days since she moved with Jennifer and her always-filled refrigerator was empty.

Returning to her room, she wore a hoodie and stepped out of the house wearing a mask.

Mia wouldn’t have returned to her old apartment if she wasn’t sure Tristan’s men had stopped visiting here. By now they were confirmed that she was gone and would never return.

Relief, she started heading toward the convenience store, five minutes away from her house. Once reaching there she purchased some instant noodles and a few drinks before leaving the store and heading back from the same path.

Mia had been walking leisurely with no one on the sideway but her eyes and ears were alert enough to keep a check on her surroundings. The thought of someone finding her still alarmed her and she fastened her footstep, quicken reaching the gates of her apartment.

"Hello Mia" Her eyes widened in shock when she saw Jack, one of Tristan’s men standing by the gates, flashing his bone-chilling smile.

The bag in her hand fell and she turned around, ready to run only to get trapped by three bulky-looking men.

" Argh!" colliding with one of them, she stumbled and fell on the ground. Her eyes watching them in fear as she tried crawling behind for her safety.

Mia knew she had to run, but no matter what she couldn’t fight those strong men all by herself.

"Bring her to the base" Jack’s deadpan voice snapped her out of her thoughts and she turned around to see him glare at her evilly.

Mia felt her blood run dry as she failed to gather herself and run and all she could see ahead was her miserable fate.

*****

Inside the dark cell, Mia was tied to a chair. Her hands and legs were tied with a rope while her eyes were covered with a black cloth.

Jack monitored the girl from the see-through window, watching all her actions silently. He hated the girl from the bottom of his heart but he couldn’t ignore the fact that she managed to trick him smartly back then.

If she hadn’t challenged him that day, he wouldn’t have been adamant about hunting her the entire time.

As he kept staring at her, he realized the girl wasn’t a fool for remaining silent the entire time. The way she tilted her head, he was sure that she was trying to sense her surroundings.

Outside the base, soon two cars arrived at the same time and both Gabriel and Tristan stepped out respectively. Giving each other a silent nod both walked inside the base.

After receiving a call from Jack, Tristan quickly left the office while, Riel who had just changed into his casual clothes had to rush out again.

"Did you come here taking a shower and what’s with that fragrance? Don’t tell me you like using women’s body wash" Tristan smirked, playfully teasing Gabriel for his appearance.

On the other hand, Gabriel shot a glare at him before entirely ignoring his lame joke and made his way inside the meeting room.

Tristan noticed his sour mood and just wanted to cheer him up, but ended up spoiling it even more.

As soon as Jack heard about their boss’s arrival, he quickly made his way to them informing them about Mia, who was now captivated in one of their torture cell.

"What should we do with her, boss?" Jack who was dying to torture the woman asked expectantly. Ever since Tristan took him as one of his most trusted men, Jack devoted his life to him. His words were his command and knowing how this cunning lady tried to defame his lady boss, he couldn’t just let her sit in peace.

Tristan remained quiet as if he was busy thinking about something. Mia was the person who viral those pictures on the internet. But the one who ordered her was Jennifer and the reason why she was defaming Ashley based on her relationship was still uncertain.

Even after knowing she was married to him, Jennifer still didn’t stop targeting her. Even today she created a scene by exposing him, which means that she wasn’t bothered by his threats.

Though he ordered her boss to fire her, Tristan was now sure that she would gladly walk out. But that’s where the suspicion arises.

Jennifer’s boldness to stand against them was bothering him.

’There is something I am not seeing’ he thought to himself, before averting his eyes toward Jack and said," I would like to meet her, alone" his words surprised the two, but understanding the meaning behind his gaze, Jack immediately agreed.

*****

Ashley reached home soon after she finished the shoot. The act Jennifer played, finally made her see through her intention. Earlier she played it secretly but now she was openly challenging her.

Ashley was amused at how she didn’t dare to think twice before bringing Tristan’s name. But one thing that clicked in her mind was that she didn’t care about the warning and would continue to target her no matter what.

Jennifer had always been a sympathy gainer and even today, she managed to play her cards well. But how come an actress like her got the courage to stand against Tristan?

She knew one word from her mouth and her entire career would be destroyed, yet she dared to uncover such a thing by playing a victim card gracefully.

It was unusual for Jennifer to fight them unless she was being supported by someone. She knew it wasn’t Mia, then who it must be...

Sitting on the couch Ashley tried to ponder when suddenly someone opened the door, breaking her thoughts instantly and she watched Tristan walk inside.

As soon as their eyes met Ashley understood there was something he wanted to tell her, so she unhesitantly asked, "What is it?"

Chapter 503: Do as I say

After concluding the meeting, Gabriel returned home. Parking his car in front of the house, he turned his head towards the passenger seat, eyeing the takeout bags resting securely on it.

Gabriel was ashamed of how rudely he had spoken with Bianca earlier. He thought she was trying to force herself into cooking just to repay him for the help. But it turned out she just wanted to apologize to him for her behavior by cooking delicious food for him.

He once again misunderstood her intentions and now as an expression of regret, he decided to bring something for her, something she liked the most.

Gabriel wasn’t a thoughtful person, but somehow he turned one for her.

Looking at the bags he let out a sigh and picked them up before stepping out of the car.

On his way to her room, Gabriel inquired whether Bianca had her dinner. Content with the response he finally stopped in front of her door and took a deep breath.

Gabriel felt his heart race with each passing second, but he knew he had to apologize for misunderstanding her.

He had done it before, he would do it now.

With that thought in mind, Gabriel raised his hand and knocked on the door. Anxious, he bit his lips waiting for her to open it, and when she did, he just couldn’t help but widen his eyes in shock.

Bianca who had just stepped out of the bathroom taking a shower, stood in front of him wearing a bathrobe. Her hair dripped while her wet eyelids fluttered staring at him in disbelief.

"Mr. Riel" she muttered, unable to look away from his handsome face which was now flushing red in embarrassment.

Bianca couldn’t understand the reason behind his astonished face until he looked away, shoving a bag in front of her.

"Here, this is for you," he said extending his hand while his head looked at the side.

Bianca blinked her eyes staring at the bag and then at Gabriel. She had no clue why he was avoiding her, but then her eyes fell on the logo of the bag he extended and her lips parted in surprise.

"Belgium chocolate from Leonidas..." Bianca almost screamed cupping her face, watching him bring her favorite dessert. Her eyes sparkled at his thoughtful gesture and she quickly reached out her hand to grab it but stopped, recalling the mistake she had made earlier.

Bianca wasn’t upset by his words. In fact, she was ashamed of herself for not being able to do such an easy job. She compared cooking with surgery assuming it to be as difficult but an interesting task to complete.

But she never thought, she would end up making a mess.

"I-I... I don’t want it" retreated her hand she lowered her head in shame.

Even after turning his kitchen upside down, he was still being generous with her, and she felt more regretful.

Gabriel turned to face her after she refused to take the bag from him and a deep frown marred his face as he asked," And why don’t you want it" his eyes observed her intently, assessing her behavior silently.

Gabriel thought she was upset with him which is why she refused to accept the desert. He could tell that she failed to see the sincerity in his gesture, but shouldn’t it be like this?

It was his stupid brain that failed to see her motives and now he couldn’t even bring himself to show her his genuineness.

Bianca chewed her lips nervously, before lifting her head and said," I know I made a mistake stepping into the kitchen without your permission and I am extremely sorry for destroying the food, but" she paused for a moment observing the seriousness, but still muster the courage to speak, "But... I... I just wanted to apologize for causing trouble to the other day. So please, don’t make me feel ashamed by being nice to me. I know I don’t deserve you kindness" she finally said and watching the seriousness of his eyes dim.

The crease between his brows cleared and he stared at her in amusement.

Gabriel never thought Bianca was still blaming herself for the mess she created inside the kitchen and even went on apologizing to him not once but twice.

The words she said felt like needles piercing through his heart, until he couldn’t handle them and said, "I am sorry"

".... "

Bianca blinked her eyes repeatedly, as she watched him with confusion.

"F-for what? " She asked the next moment.

Gabriel paused for a second but soon looked away from her round innocent eyes and clears his throat.

"Ahem... Janet told me you wanted to apologize, but instead I scolded you. So... I am sorry, please accept my apology" He said once again extending his hand, pointing at the bag.

Bianca couldn’t fathom her thoughts but when she realized he went all the way to bring her, her favorite dessert, she felt her bloom with joy.

Unknowingly a smile made it’s way to her lips and she slowly took the bag from his hand.

"T-thank you and please don’t say sorry. It should be me instead who’s should-" She tried to justify but he simply gave her a boring look, to which she immediately shut her mouth.

"Thank you" She whispered pursing her lips into thin line.

Now that he had apologized and even gave her the dessert bag, Gabriel had no intention on standing in front of her door.

It was still bothersome to behave out of your character and Gabriel couldn’t help but feel awkward to keep standing there watching her in the bathrobe.

Watching her busy looking inside the bag, Gabriel decided to leave.

"I... think, I should take my leave" He said scratching the back of his neck, still feeling the heat on his cheeks.

Bianca gave watching him turn and screamed, "Stop! " That word instantly made him halt his step and he looked back at her cluelessly.

"Would, you like to join" She hesitated for a second but asked giving him a sheepish smile.

*****

[ Jennifer’s Apartment]

Sitting leisurely on the couch inside her living Hall, Jennifer played a random movie, enjoying her time alone.

An entire day passed and Mia had not returned home. She even refuse to show up on the set after their last night fight.

"Huh! What does she thinks, I would call her. No ways, let her on her ownown and starve in her house" She mumbled munching the popcorn in her hand.

Jennifer was feeling pleasant after taking with Sandra. She knew after whatever she did on the sets today, Tristan Knight would definitely pursue her boss to fire her, so she quickly came up with a back up plan, seeking help from her savior.

She knew after terminating the contract with True Artists Agency, she needs to find a sponsor who would provide her financially and Sandra was her only option.

With her identity kept hidden, she wouldn’t have to face any crisis for some time being.

Jennifer was aware that Tristan would boycott her from the entertainment world, so I order to secure her image she had to play the victims card until she manages to get sympathy from the audience.

She wanted to pressurize them by playing victim and once they had no way left, she would come back. More strong and powerful.

Jennifer was thinking way too far, and she knew this would help her gain immense fame, but for that she had to patient.

Busy enjoying her thoughts, Jennifer snapped out when she heard the screeching sound of the main door opening and her head flung into the direction where she saw Mia stepping inside the house.

At first she scoff watching her even returning home but then her eyes squinted when she approached her silently and stood in front of her.

Clueless, Jennifer watched Mia with an complicated look but the words she uttered next dropped her mouth.

"I am sorry. I shouldn’t have said those words" Mia’s words took Jennifer by surprise, and she dropped the bucket full of popcorn on her lap. "W-What did you say" She asked, still trying to grasp on the words she spoke.

Mia had her eyes fixed on the floor, slowly looked up and repeated, "I said I am sorry" Though she sounded apologetic but Jennifer didn’t failed to notice the insincerity in her voice.

Her eyes still held some kind of resentment toward her but since she took the initiative to come forward and accept her mistake, Jennifer soon forgive her.

"It’s okay, but make sure you don’t repeat those words again or else, there won’t be any next time" She warned and waved her hand motioning her to leave.

Jennifer didn’t wanted to spoil her mood by watching her least appealing face, so she asked her to excuse herself to which she silently obeyed, retreating herself from the living Hall.

Once Mia reached into her room, her face turned ugly and she balled her fist tightly.

’If you want to stay alive, then do as I say’s those were Tristan words which she could ignore, because she knew he was a man of his words and if she disagrees, he wouldn’t bat an eye to kill her.

Chapter 504: Kissable lips

"She is surely something" Ashley sighed in defeat.

Tristan threatening Mia in exchange for her life wasn’t something surprising, but what surprised her was how quickly she changed sides.

Mia worked according to her convenience by quickly agreeing to Tristan’s threat. After all, it was the question of her life, but how did she suddenly decide to betray Jennifer who was her only provider?

’Shouldn’t she be loyal to her’ she thought.

"For now, we need to keep her under our supervision. I am sure through Mia we would come to find out about the person who is secretly supporting them" Tristan stated, breaking her chain of thoughts.

Ashley agreed with a silent nod before getting up from the couch.

"Are you sure, you are fine with me staying at Wayne Mansion for tonight?" she asked, still skeptical of how easily he agreed to her request without whining like a child.

Tristan was like that clingy husband who liked to stick to her all the time but respecting her profession and determination to work, he had to cut it for the day, but for the night, there was no way he would leave her side.

Ashley creased, tilting her head in confusion when she watched him force a smile. His lips twitched in annoyance as he tried his best to hide his anger and said," It’s fine wifey. I can manage for a night, but make sure you come him tomorrow" he demanded between his forging smile.

Ashley remained quiet for a moment, assessing his reaction before letting out an agreeing hum.

On her way home, Ashley received a call from Alice, expressing her wish for her visit tonight. She was suddenly missing her friend and wanted to spend some time with her at their familial mansion.

At first, she was skeptical to agree for the night out, but when Alice assured her that Tristan didn’t mind it, she felt confused. So after ending the discussion Ashley still initiated to ask, whether he was fine with sleeping alone for tonight to which he agreed without any hesitation.

Without pondering much, Ashley then headed to the changing room and soon the couple drove to the Wayne Mansion.

****

[ Wayne Mansion]

"I knew my son wouldn’t decline my request. After all, I am his favorite aunt" Anna laughed praising herself in front of everyone.

Ashley pursed her lips into a thin smile and looked at Tristan who tried his best to hide his displeasure.

’So it was Aunt Anna who convinced him. No doubt he agreed so easily’ she said sipping the water from the glass.

It’s been a while since she last met the couple, so when Alice expressed her wish, she couldn’t refuse and immediately called Tristan. Since he refused to stay because of some work-related issue, he agreed to let Ashley stay for tonight.

Spending some time talking, Tristan then left the house, while Alice dragged Ashley to her room.

*****

[Inside]

"Hmm... my godson is growing faster than I thought" Ashley expressed looking at Alice’s profoundly growing belly.

Alice smiled caressing her stomach and nodded. "He just wants to come out earlier, I guess" She smiled expressing the child’s thoughts.

It’s been a while since they met. After informing them about that stalker outside their house, Ashley came to learn that the person who was monitoring their house was not Dylan, but some drunkard who wanted to sneak into the house and steal money.

After a thorough interrogation, Noah finally settled on his words and handed him to the cops.

Ashley was relieved that nothing happened to Alice and her doubt turned out to be false.

"By the way, how’s your shoot? I heard you are getting praised for your impressive acting" Alice asked.

She heard from Noah about Ashley’s progress through Tristan and how proud he sounded as her husband. Alice knew Ashley wasn’t someone who easily gave up once she made up her mind and her decision to change her profession would lead her to immense success.

Ashley smiled shyly. "I am just doing my job. Soon the shoot will end and I could finally see myself on the big screen" she expressed.

There were still a few days for them to finally wrap up the shoot and Ashley found herself getting excited to watch her performance. She knew she wasn’t as convincing as other actors but she won’t let down Franklin and Tristan who trusted her for this difficult role.

"I know you are going to win many hearts. I am confident you will" Alice never doubted Ashley and she knew with her passion and determination, she would reach her goals.

As the girls kept talking when they heard a knock on the door and soon a maid walked in informing them about the dinner.

Halting their chat, they soon joined Anna and Taylor at the dining table.

While the group of four where having dinner inside, a certain someone had been keeping an eyes on from from discreet.

His eyes looked at them from the windows, especially the girl for he troubled himself so much.

"You can’t escape me Alice" Dylan smirked starting at her with sinister eyes before turning around and walking away.

It had been a weak since he disguise as one of the servant in the Wayne House. After replacing that drunkard on behalf of him, Dylan starter finding another way to get closer to Alice and out of anywhere in the world, it was none other than the Wayne House.

It didn’t take long to manipulate his identity and disguise as one of the servant inside the House. From his name to his appearance everything was fake. But his intention remained the same.

Dylan knew he was taking a huge risk by stepping in the Wayne Mansion, but to kill Alice and the child in her womb, he could go through any extend.

He was tried of waiting now and wanted to eliminate them sooner. He wanted to see Noah suffer and go through the same pain and now the time had finally arrive.

With Alice staying in the Wayne mansion, he was now even more closer to executing his plan and all he have to wait for the right time.

******

Sitting by the balcony of Bianca’s room both Gabriel and Bianca silently enjoyed their dessert.

Gabriel who wasn’t a fan of sweets, couldn’t decline her request and joined her without any hesitation.

His eyes kept glancing at her delightful face, every time she took a scoop of the Belgium ice cream.

Gabriel had always wondered why girls enjoyed eating one, but now he understand the reason behind it.

"Do you like it that much" He asked stopping the girl midway.

Bianca turned to look at him and smiled cheeky. "Hmm... It’s my favorite since childhood" She said before resuming.

"Do you like it?" She asked this time and watched him look at the almost full cup.

"Not that much. It’s just too sweet" He said frankly.

Gabriel had one eaten a spoon or two and rest was melting. He was so busy savoring the expression of the girl sitting next to him that he didn’t care about the ice cream anymore.

Bianca gave him a wide eyes look as of she was shock to hear that response from him. But then how could she deny his physique. To maintain such strong and masculine body, he had to look after his dietary.

"Hmm" She simply humed in response making him arch his brow in questioning.

Gabriel thought she would ask him why, but her response just simply left him hanging.

’Does she find me boring ’ he thought as she concentrated back on finishing her cup.

"Apart from trying cooking is there anything other things you would like to do" He spoke up and watched her eyes go wide the next second.

Bianca coughed when he brought up the same topic. She just wanted to forget whatever happened today and promised herself to never step into the kitchen ever again. But here is was sprinkling salt on her wound.

"Mr.Riel, if you are trying to make fun of me then please don’t. I know I suck in cooking but there are many things I can do." She stated watching him smile at her.

Bianca would have gone gaga over his deadly smile but she realized he was just teasing her.

Gabriel watched her frown as she stated the oblivious. He knew she was the daughter of the military general Austin Peterson, but she kept her identity hidden as she wanted to make a name of her ow and not relying on her father’s reputation.

She left he house to study medicine at eighteen and since then she had been living alone.

Gabriel thought a self independent lady like her would come to learn household chores but he was wrong. Apart from cooking the girl knew everything and be couldn’t deny the fact that’s she sucks in making delicious food.

Gabriel agreed to her and said, " I trust you" Those meaningful words from him left Bianca surprise and her heart melt at the sight of his smiling face.

’Why are his lips so kissable’

Chapter 505: If I had known...

Bianca’s eyes wandered around Gabriel’s lips as she watched him eat a scoop of ice cream.

She didn’t dare to look away as she watched his Adam Apple wobble as he gulped the dessert down.

Bianca had always found herself getting smitten by his charming face. She thought secretly admiring as her fan wouldn’t push her to develop feelings for him. But she was wrong, not only in her admiration even in reality she was finding herself getting drawn to him.

He was dominating but also kind. The way he didn’t hesitate to apologize for his mistake, wooed her heart and she found herself getting more and more attracted to him.

He said he was a mafia, but how was she supposed to get scared of him when he kept making her heart sway with happiness?

As she kept standing next to him, Bianca failed to avert her gaze from his handsome face, letting him realize that her eyes were on him the entire time.

Gabriel sensed Bianca had been looking at him for some time now. He first wanted to let it be as he enjoyed having her eyes on him. But soon found it too overwhelming.

Unable to handle it anymore, he finally decided to turn. The moment their eyes met, he found her smiling at him, almost making his heart skip a beat.

Gabriel watched her flash the purest beam. It was after a long time he felt this kind of endearment from someone whom he met just a few days ago. But the way she was admiring him, moved his heart.

His eyes wandered all over her face and stopped at her lips. His brows knitted in amusement watching the small stain of ice cream on the corner of her lips and he soon reached his hand to clean it.

Bianca gaped snapping out of her trance, feeling the touch of his thumb tracing the corner of her lips. Her eyes fluttered as she stilled, silently observing his diligent movement.

"You are so clumsy doctor," He said wiping off the ice cream and looked up only to find her staring at him lovingly.

Bianca didn’t speak a word and just kept looking at him for god knows how long. It was Gabriel who failed to handle the depth of her gaze and retreated his hand and took a step back.

Bianca too snapped out from her trance and watched him look away. A wave of embarrassment passed through her mind and her cheeks tainted into a faint blush

"I-It’s late. I think I should go" Gabriel spoke first, glancing at her for the last time, and sprinted out of her room leaving Bianca stunned with his exit.

Gabriel rushed through the corridor and entered his room in hasty. Closing the door he slumped against it with his hand resting on his chest. He could feel the pounding of his heart and his eyes fell on the ice cream in his other hand.

Bianca was just like this dessert, bringing sweetness to his boring life.

Gabriel found it hard to grasp this feeling that kept surging every time they were together. The closeness they shared, made him want to kiss her.

Yes, those luscious lips were inviting him to taste them, escalating the desire, he buried deep within.

"What is wrong with me? Why does her every action affect me so much" he asked still feeling the beating of his heart on his palm.

Bianca was making him feel things he thought he would never feel for anyone. After Sandra’s betrayal, Gabriel gave up on the feeling called love. Even with Ashley, it was just an infatuation, but with Bianca, it was different.

Her innocent yet bold personality amused him. Her tears stared to bother her to the extend that he failed to concentrate on his work, wondering how he was supposed to make her happy.

It was too early for him to get attached to someone whom he barely knew, but Bianca’s presence gave him a sense of relief.

Dropping his head in defeat, Gabriel closed his eyes and the one he saw in front of him was Bianca.

*****

Inside a lavishing restaurant, Jenny was waiting for her date. After agreeing with her mother, she reached the destination at the decided time, but to her surprise, the man she was supposed to meet was yet to arrive.

"What kind of gentleman let his date wait for him," she said rolling her eyes lazily. Her eyes looked down at her wrist, watching the time for the tenth time.

"Just five minutes Jenny. If the man fails to show up, then you are leaving" she declared before straightening up her posture, counting in her mind.

Jenny was totally against her mother forcefully setting her up for a blind date without her consent. But she also knew, there was nothing much she could do to reject her. Everything was done and all she had to do was to show up and meet the guy her mother thought was perfect for her.

"How can she be so confident that I am going to like the guy" she asked herself scoffing at her mother’s determined words she said while driving here.

"That’s it! I am leaving" Five minutes passed with Jenny’s patience reaching her limits.

Picking up her bag Jenny stood to leave when she heard someone apologize to her.

"I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to let you wait for so long" Gavin approached the girl who was about to leave and stood right next to her.

Jenny frowned hearing a familiar voice and the second she turned around, her eyes widened in shock.

"GAVIN!

"JENNY!"

Both Jenny and Gavin stood dumbfounded finding each other as their selected dates.

Gavin who wasn’t expecting Jenny to be the girl his mother chose for him, found it hard to grasp his thoughts.

’So she is the one’ he thought, finally finding himself composed by the stupor and cleared his throat.

"Ahem.. I am sorry I didn’t know it was you. If I had I wouldn’t have kept you waiting" he apologized right away and watched the girl blink at him confusingly.