Chapter 431

Chapter 0431 His tone ensured that there was no-room for argument. You either agreed or I agreed.

“Yes, Mr. Wood,” she stammers, fear etched in her face at the blatant threat.

“Now, go back to work. We don’t pay you to come to work to make friends in the hopes of getting favors.” Her cheeks turn pink in embarrassment before she quickly turns around and scurries away. The rest, just pretend like they didn’t see yet another lashing.

with that, he gently ushers me to the elevator. Once it closes, I turn to him.

“you and your brother can be terrifying when you want to,” I tell him in honesty.

I've heard of them. Heard of the Wood duo. Even my parents were scared of them back then, and they were not even

I Ey * Vw SSeSe— twenty-three. They could easily intimidate anyone. Those who cross them, let’s just say they never recovered I mean Ava and I are a perfect example of just how they can destroy you.

He shrugs as if it was nothing. “It comes with the territory. It’s either eat or be eaten.” “How did you find out about Rebecca, because I’m sure you showing up wasn’t just a coincidence.” I ask completely puzzled.

I don’t know why. For some reason it was just easy to talk to Rowan. Maybe because I’ve seen a different side of him. A warmer and down-to-earth Rowan. He is completely different from the cold, bitter and angry guy I left when I chose to flee this country years ago.

“Because of the news, Gabe was afraid that there were some who would try to cause you trouble. He monitored you through the cameras when Chi istopher

asked you to get the reports, Since he's in a meeting, he couldn’t come to you when that woman cornered you, so he sent me.” I try to stop them, but I can’t. Yeah, I can’t stop those stupid warm fuzzy feelings that are currently filling up my body.

“I didn’t need the help, but thanks nonetheless” I mutter, trying to get myself under control.

“Any time, Harper,” he responds with a smile.

We get to the top floor and get out of the elevator. After Rowan says goodbye, I hand over the reports to Christopher, before heading to my little office.

I get busy with work, losing track of time.

It wasn’t until there is a firm knock on my door, that I realize I've sitting on my chair for hours.

[The door opens to reveal Gabe who had boxes of what I assume is food, if I were to go by the smell.

“I brought lunch,” he drawls.

“Christopher said you've been cooped up in here for hours.” "check my phone, only to realize that it was indeed lunch time. Gabriel crosses the room before taking a seat. He motions for me to join him and weirdly enough I do. I get up from behind my desk and take the chair opposite him.

He removes the foods from the bags, before handing some to me. I don’t know what the heck I'm doing. I should be putting a stop to this. To whatever was happening, but I don’t. Instead, I take the food and breathe in the aroma before dig in.

We eat in silence, and I'm so fucking grateful when he doesn’t bring up what happened yesterday.

I “I want to take you out for dinner on Saturday” he informs me once we are done eating.

“Gabriel” I go to say, but he cuts me off.

I “It’s no fucking secret that I want you, Harper” he states in a husky voice. “So, I’m going to do anything in my power to have you. I'm telling you this just so you are prepared, because this time, I'll be the one chasing after you.” Fuck. What the hell do you say to something like that? Him coming after me isn’t the problem, the problem is, am I ready for him? I'm I ready for what this means?