Lock You In My Heart By B. MADRON Chapter 56 Read Online
Lock You In My Heart
Chapter 56 Hard To Please The news of Gabrielle and Westleyâs marriage came as a surprise to Benny. He had known Gabrielle for many years. She had b een adopted by the Jones at a young age. Growing up, she was an obedient and wellâ
behaved child. Her polite demeanor would appeal to any man coming from a family with the same social rank as the Jones. They would surely let her marry such a man.
However, Benny didnât expect the man Gabrielle married to be the heir of the most powerful and wealthy family in Antawood.
He wasnât aware of how and when they had first met âThere are more things that you didnât expect. It would be best if you didnât linger around the ward after the operation is over. If s he wants to see you once sheâs awake, she will ask for you. You do not need to look after her,â said Westley. His tone was cold a nd Benny shot him a displeased look. He didnât like being spoken to in such a manner. âI believe youâve made a mistake, Westley. I am Sloaneâs brother. She has lived with me for more than ten years. I am also the closest family member she has, at present. As her guardian, it is my right to look after her,â
*To âjog your memory. she was injured because of you. She fell down because of you, Need I remind you it was Gabrielle who accompanied her when she was bullied? It was she who broug ht her to the hospital for treatment. What help did you offer, despite being her nominal brother? All you have done is cause her trouble and injury. Do you really believe you have any right to stay with her?â argued Westley. Westley had no interest of meddling in such messy matters. However, since Gabrielle was involved in this particular one, he felt the need to interj ect.
âWestley. I donât mean any disrespect but this is none of your business. You may be Gabrielleâs husband but that does not give y ou the right to interfere in my family affair.â Bennyâs face looked grim.
âIt seems as if youâve forgotten who I am. In Antawood, I hold the power to deal with anything,â said Westley, flatly. He cast a stoneâ
cold glance at Benny.
Westley possessed the ability to seem overbearing and ruthless when he wanted to.
It was true. In Antawood, there wasnât a thing Westley couldnât do. That was the extent of his power.
âIrrespective of everything. Gabrielle is my wife. She was injured because of you. I could have made your life unbearable just for that. I want to believe you are a sensible p erson So, I am advising you to leave before I lose my patience. If at all Sloane wants to see you after she wakes up, I will let you know. I will not interfere in your business then.â Westley gave Benny a final chance to make a choice.
âOkay. Westley. I am leaving, Please take care of Sloane. Thank you.â Having no choice, he turned around and left.
As Westley walked up to the car, he saw Gabrielle sitting in the back seat. She seemed to be gulping down ice coffee as if she w ere parched. She appeared to be restraining an unpleasant sentiment She immediately offered Westley another cup of coffee as he got into the ar. âItâs your favorite black coffee. Itâs prepared just the way you like it, Westley. Here you go.â
Westley was taken aback for a moment. She had an ingratiating expression on her face. Along with the crisscrossed bandages it made for an amusing view.
Who told you that this is how I take my coffee?â asked Westley. He leaned back slightly without showing any intention of accepting the coffee. He glanced displeasingly at Alvin, who sat on the driverâs seat.
He was certain that it must have been Alvin who informed Gabrielle about his preference.
Gabrielleâs sycophantic behavior made him uncomfortable. Was she really the kind of person who would fawn over men to pain t heir favor?
He had a hunch that she would curry favor with Austin, Lance and Micheal.
The thought of that further displeased him.
He shot a cold gaze at Alvin Enough to send shivers down his spine.
âI bought the coffee, Mr. Morris. I know your prefer to take it black,â Alvin admitted, at ÎΤÎÎ.
He knew Westley was about to lose his temper any moment. He didnât dare to trifle with him.
âOkay.â replied Westley. He was considerably less irritated after knowing it was Alvin who bought the coffee. However, a part of him hoped that it was prepared by Gabrielle. He felt disappointed to know that wasnât the case.
âAlvin has specially prepared this coffee for you as per you liking. Westley. Please have a taste of it.â Gabrielle handed the cup o ver to He took the coffee and sipped it. It was il little cold for his taste. He immediately put it aside.
âWhatâs wrong? Do you not like it?â asked Gabrielle. She was curious about why he put it down after a single sip.
After all, the coffee was catered to his liking Alvin made sure of that. What reason did he have to put it aside?
Westley was really hard to please. He was also incredibly hard to serve under.
âItâs cold,â replied Westley. Although his tone was perhaps colder than the coffee.
He had always been a snob about his food.
âSloaneâs still in the operation room, isnât she? Is Benny still waiting? Is he still lingering around the ward? That wretched man. I am going to drive him away!â said Gabrielle, purposefully. She was about to push the car door open.
âAlvin, lock the doors and drive,â Westley commanded Alvin.
Gabrielle shot Westley an annoyed look. Why did he always have to make things difficult for her?
He couldnât believe she had gone as far as to put herself in danger just to save her friend. Her face and body were scarred with sc could think about was Sloane. Despite her own injuries, she was worried for her friend.
âWhat do you mean? I donât understand. Did you persuade Benny to stay away?â Gabrielle looked at him in astonishment.
âGabrielle, you know I donât like to repeat myself,â he responded in a callous manner.
Gabrielle was relieved to know that Benny had been put in his place. She was glad to know that he wouldnât be bothering them.
âThank you for helping me, Westley. I really appreciate it.â Gabrielle said as she expressed her sincere gratitude.
âItâs not you who Iâm helping. Gabrielle. You know I dislike Bennyâs behavior. I donât deem him worthy to be Sloaneâs brother.â Wes âI know where you want to take this conversation. I agree that Benny doesnât deserve to be Sloaneâs brother. But my brother is ac âFor once, will you please listen to me? I have to wait for Sloane to come out of the operating room. Benny cannot be trusted. I ca âWhy donât you worry about taking care of yourself first? Look at your face! Itâs covered in bandages. What more do you want to d Gabrielle swallowed hard. She took a mouthful of ice coffee and gulped it down, hoping that it would calm her down. She then turn It was dark outside. Neon lights flashed over the landscape. Gabrielleâs sullen state made it difficult for her to appreciate the view outside âBenny wonât be seeing Sloane until she asks for him. If she wishes to see him once sheâs awake and responsive, he can go see He had always thought that Gabrielle was a smart woman. He was aware of her cunning and calculative side. However, in this mo âGabrielle!â exclaimed Westley. He interrupted her midâsentence. He had no intention of letting her finish.