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Chapter 171

The talent agent froze when he saw Gideon. Although he didn't recognize him, he was both awestruck by his good looks and intimidated by his presence. His expression stiffened before he forced a smile and obediently took a seat.Gideon casually tossed the business card into the trash. He shut his eyes again before Phoebe could even say anything.He had had his eyes shut the whole time, and the agent had spoken softly. Phoebe wondered how he had been aware of this. Was he asleep or not?Just as Phoebe finished the thought, the plane suddenly jolted. A flight attendant announced they'd hit severe turbulence and told everyone not to panic.Phoebe tried to stay calm, but the turbulence persisted for a while. The entire cabin grew anxious; some passengers screamed as fear rippled through the cabin. The attendants moved up and down the aisle, soothing people nonstop.Phoebe gripped the armrest tightly, pushing away the worst-case scenarios racing through her mind.Something suddenly cov

Chapter 172

Fortunately, all the transportation had been arranged in advance. Phoebe put up with the discomfort all the way to the hotel.Her room was right next door to Gideon's presidential suite. This wasn't the kind of room she should've been staying in at all, as the company would only reimburse her for standard rooms.She figured that it had to be arranged by Gideon. It truly was fantastic to have a generous boss. Phoebe thanked him and returned to her own room. Then, she sprinted to the bathroom and threw up.After puking, the wave of nausea finally passed. There was nothing scheduled that night, so she could wander as she pleased.Ravenport was a tourist town, and Phoebe wanted to go out and take a look around. However, she was feeling a little lazy at the moment.Next door, Gideon had just put his feet up when one of Ravenport's most elite scions, Jason Townsend, showed up to give him a proper welcome."Long time no see, Gideon."The Townsends had started out as businessmen, but th

Chapter 173

"It has nothing to do with her," Gideon said coldly. "I'm a germaphobe. I don't like being touched."Jason drawled, "Uh-huh." He looked like he didn't buy it.Gideon didn't say anything else. He went to the mall, bought a full set of brand-new clothes, and put them on. Then he threw away the designer outfit he had only worn once.After dinner, Gideon kicked Jason out. He had planned to go to the pharmacy, but thinking about how Phoebe had bolted, he figured that she probably wasn't feeling too bad. So, he dropped the idea.When he got back to the hotel, he unexpectedly ran right into Phoebe. They got into the elevator together.Phoebe remembered what she had just seen, still reeling from it. It was a side of Gideon that she didn't recognize at all. Suddenly, she understood Simon.Gideon's looks and presence commanded respect. He was above basic desires, and romance had nothing to do with him. Any gossip linked to him was instantly intriguing. If the subject of gossip were someone

Chapter 174

Jason was the second child and had an older sister with whom he had spent years locked in a power struggle. Her husband's family wasn't strong enough, so she'd lost the fight for control. Jason's father had yet to step down, but the next head of the family would be him.Jason and Gideon had met overseas. Setting aside their business dealings, they were genuinely close friends.Gideon looked cold and distant, but he had plenty of friends. There was no question that Jason had made the first move, but it still proved that Gideon was a charismatic person who drew people in, no matter where he was.Just as Phoebe thought that, Jason arrived. She looked over and froze for a second.Nadine, the beautiful woman who had come out of Gideon's room on their first night in Ravenport, was now attending the banquet with Jason. The two behaved intimately. It was clear that they were an item.Phoebe blinked in confusion.Jeremy saw the color drain from her face. He followed her gaze and asked, "W

Chapter 175

Gideon was as cold as ice inside and out, and he never gave anyone a kind look. If he ever cared about someone, pigs really would fly!That was why Jason had been confused when Gideon had mentioned bringing Nadine to the banquet. But now, everything made sense when he saw Phoebe.Phoebe had previously caught Nadine falling against Gideon. It seemed he didn't want to explain something so trivial, so he had Jason bring Nadine over to clarify.Such twists and turns were exactly the kind of schemes Gideon would pull.But Jason didn't get it. Gideon liked Phoebe, and she was his secretary. Why couldn't he just be straightforward with her? What was a grown man doing being all shy? Gideon had to just go for it if he liked her.Jason's mind had wandered far away when he heard Phoebe say, "I misunderstood that Mr. Blackwood was leaving Ravenport today. It turns out he'll be staying on for a few more days."She could tell exactly what Jason was thinking. She didn't want him to take the cha

Chapter 176

"Alright," Phoebe said.She followed Howard to a booth that was set aside for breaks. There was a floor-to-ceiling window in front, and the banquet hall was behind them. It was safe enough, or Phoebe would never have gone over."Mr. Corven, Ms. Stanton is here," Howard said.Liam said, "Hello, Ms. Stanton."He was in his 50s, overweight, and had salt-and-pepper hair. After stripping away the director's halo, he was just a very ordinary middle-aged man.Howard stepped back, standing behind the two of them.Liam lifted the hem of his shirt, and Phoebe's expression instantly hardened."I genuinely admire you, Ms. Stanton. How about going out with me tonight?" He pulled his shirt back down, covering what should never have been shown.Phoebe clenched and unclenched her fists, then sneered. "You've lived over 50 years, Mr. Corven. Has any woman who's slept with you ever said you look like a toothpick?"Liam had weathered plenty of storms in life, so he didn't get angry. "You've got

Chapter 177

Phoebe's heart jolted. Could Gideon have found out already? That shouldn't be possible. He wasn't omnipotent.She kept her expression calm and fell into step behind him. Only when they reached the elevator did she ask, "Mr. Blackwood, where are we going?""Jason threw together a cruise party. Since we've run into it, let's go," Gideon said.Phoebe relaxed. It seemed that he didn't know. They would be leaving Ravenport in the next day or two, and this entire thing would sink into nothingness with her departure.Jason's cruise ship was massive and extravagant. He had a vast network. People from politics, business, and even the entertainment industry were there.Fine wine flowed, gourmet dishes were served, beautiful people mingled, dazzling lights sparkled, and cheers and music filled the air. The cruise headed for international waters, a blur of decadence and luxury.Gideon wore a black casual outfit that contrasted sharply with his skin; Phoebe was also in black. They ended up lo

Chapter 178

"Fine, then. I read too deeply into it." Jason couldn't find any flaws and dropped the subject. "Come on. Let's drink."Just then, a speedboat tore across the water toward them. A moment later, several men in black jumped aboard, with Liam right behind them.His eyes swept across the crowd and landed on Phoebe. He barked, "Grab that bitch for me!"Jason's face went cold. He flicked a hand, and his own security detail stepped forward to block them."Jason, I'm not here to crash your party. I just want one woman! Hand her over, and I'll leave right now. You can continue with your fun! But if you get in my way, Mr. Rook and I won't let this go.""You bring your people onto my ship and wreck my party, and you dare say you won't let it go?" Jason gave a cold laugh. "Did your brain shrink to the size of your namesake, Mr. Toothpick? You've got it backward. I'm the one who won't let this go!"Liam was shaking with rage. He had been in the car when the news had first broken. He'd blown u

Chapter 179

Liam's face contorted viciously. Since Gideon had stepped in to protect Phoebe, he was sure that the tabloid story from Ravenport's media was Gideon's doing.He had planned to take his rage out on Phoebe by breaking one of her fingers and tormenting her, but if she was going to be Gideon's wife, he couldn't lay a hand on her. In other words, his anger had nowhere to go.After years of cutting a swath through the city, Liam had actually stumbled over a Dalean woman. He was so furious that he might have an aneurysm.Gideon looked coldly at Jason and tossed him the gun, saying, "Deal with this."Jason caught it, his expression darkening. Gideon was an honored guest there by his invitation, so naturally, he had to ensure the safety of him and everyone with him. Yet, trouble had broken out on his own cruise ship.Judging from the ugly look on Gideon's face and his stormy presence, this matter wasn't over. It couldn't end with just two bullets in Liam's body. Jason had to "finish the jo

Chapter 180

Phoebe said, "I understand.""Sit."Only then did she take a seat. She thought of something and asked, "Mr. Blackwood, if Mr. Townsend hadn't held this cruise party, would you still have gone to him?"Gideon glanced at her. "Yes."So, he really had used Jason as a tool."You set him up because of me. Won't he end up resenting you if he figures it out?"He coolly replied, "He won't."Phoebe took that to mean that their relationship was too strong for that. She didn't think much more of it.The cruise ship wasn't all that steady out to sea; it swayed gently. It was about to pass midnight, but it was still noisy outside the lounge as everyone threw the earlier incident out of their minds. That only made the lounge feel unnaturally quiet.Gideon showed no intention of going back out, so Phoebe stayed with him, digesting all the new sights she'd taken in since arriving in Ravenport. Suddenly, a detail she had overlooked popped into her head.When Liam said Gideon wouldn't care abo

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