Scarlett snapped her eyes up at Gabrielle. 'What the fuck!? Is he mad!? How am I going to win it with one stroke!? It's not possible! Does he really want me to win this challenge or what?!' She was angry at his decision, thinking it was inconsiderate of him.However, Philip laughed out and wiggled his brow at Gabrielle. "Too protective over an employee, huh? This is new for Gabrielle Wolfe." He teased him.Gabrielle was blank as usual but Scar was confused by his words.'Is he mocking him for his stupid decision?' She sighed inwardly. 'Maybe he is. Everyone knows I can't do this!'The thoughts started drowning the little bit of confidence she has, making her more nervous with each second. As if to fuel the fire more, Philip called for her."We should start with Miss O'Dean. After all, ladies first, shall we?" He showed her the standing mark in a gentlemanly way.Scar was already having a nerval attack and when she was offered at first, she almost felt like crying in helplessness. Her

Scarlett couldn't remember anything more embarrassing happened in her life before. All the blood happened to rush down her cheeks, making her red like a ripe tomato.Without thinking for another second, she pushed him promptly from her and jumped up on her feet, not looking at him."It was nothing. Umm... Just a little w...Water falls from the glass. Yeah, that's it." She found a random excuse, trying to bury the shameful incident that happened to her.Gabrielle watched her tense and shy back. His brow arched and his eyes fell on the stained sheet again. As cunning as he is, it didn't take him long to guess the right answer just by looking at her coy manner and of course by the scent of her fluids.The devilish smirk appeared again at the corner of her sexy lips.Standing up, he inserted his hands in the pocket, while leaning to her ear. "Why does the water smells like my favourite dessert?"Scar blinked, not getting the hint at first she frowned. "What do you...?" She turned and paus

"Tell me something, Wolfe. Is she someone special?" Philip asked when both he and Gabrielle was left alone by the guests for the time being.Gabrielle frowned. "Who?" He acted to be unknown, knowing well about whom he was asking.Philip chuckled. "Don't play with me, Wolfe. I know you well." He patted her shoulder. "Miss O'Dean seems an excellent woman. I hope to see you both happy."Gabrielle nodded his head, still holding a blank expression when a few guests approached them once again and he felt bothered.Gabrielle was not fond of socializing. Always maintained his distance and only joined the parties which couldn't be denied. He was the mysterious Duke of Birmingham because of his lack of socialisation. Most of the people don't know about his real identity.However, it's different for Philip. Gabrielle was kind of a debtor to him. After all, this man has saved his life before and he couldn't be rude to this kind man. Moreover, by ignoring him, he didn't want to disrespect the man

His kisses were making it harder for her to be sane. Feeling submerged a little under his sweet torture, Scar tried to change the topic to get out of the mess she created for herself."Umm... How about we go for lunch? I am a bit hungry after..." She paused her lips in shyness. "After last night."Hiding his face in the crook of her neck, Gabrielle chuckled deeply, sending shivers between her legs once again."Isn't it obvious?" He arched his brow. "You were so bold and crazy last night. Never let go of me for a second." He bit down her earlobe, earning a silent moan from her.He was deliberately teasing both her mind and body.Scarlett was a complete mess, not knowing how to save herself from his torture when her own body was not taking her side!"Little bird," Gabrielle spoke with his deep husky voice in her ear. "You are mine and you should plant that in your mind." As he dropped another pull of wet kisses on her neck.Scar realised that no matter what, he wouldn't let her go easil

"Whoa! Calm down Miss O'Dean. Seems like your flight is taking off?" Jonathan chuckled, helping her to organize the desk. She was in a hurry for some reason.Scarlett smiled brightly. "It's more than that. Finally found a little hope in this project. Need to reach there as soon as possible." She replied, placing the last file on the organised pile."See, I told you not to think too much. Everything will be fine because you are hardworking." He sat on his own desk. "Anyways, good luck."Scar nodded her head with a smile and thanked him for his good wish as she walked out of the office with a happy and nervous heart.It's Thursday and she chose to take her leave in the afternoon to meet lady Rebecca. The project approved her to work outside, so she didn't get any hard time going out.When she reached there, surprisingly the guard didn't ask anything else after she told her name and asked her to follow him.'Is it so easy to enter her house? He didn't even bother about my presence! What'