Lahat ng Kabanata ng Better Brother, Better Life: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 180

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

"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

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

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

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