Filed to story: The Regretful Billionaire: An Unpredicted Reunion
Gilbert didn’t mind it too much when she didn’t apologize. It was perfect that she didn’t. Otherwise, he would not have a suitable reason to attack the Kruegers.
He wrapped his arm around Marigold, turned around, and left. However, before he left, he said, “The Kruegers, huh? Perfect. I will let you face the consequences.”
Gilbert and Marigold (45)
Lilith immediately felt a chill run down her spine when she heard what he said. She couldn’t believe Gilbert would truly go against the Kruegers.
The Kruegers were almost as powerful as the Hawthorn Inc. If Gilbert truly were to do that, they would both end up in a lose-lose situation. She didn’t believe that Gilbert would do that.
With his arm around Marigold, he brought her to a different seat and brought her a cup of warm water. “Don’t take what the woman said to heart. I will let her have the punishment she deserves.”
Marigold accepted the water Gilbert handed her. In fact, she was not afraid at all. On the contrary, her heart was pounding uncontrollably because of everything Gilbert had done.
‘It’s actually nothing. You don’t have to do that for me.” She had no idea who the woman from earlier was. However, seeing that she was so arrogant, she must be from a powerful family. Marigold didn’t wish to bring trouble to Gilbert.
Gilbert didn’t have much of a reaction when he heard that. “You’re mine. She bullied you. That means she has disrespected me.”
The fact that he said she was his made Marigold’s face flushed completely. She was over the moon but still tried to keep her composure.” Would you be in any trouble?”
“Don’t worry. I will take care of it.” Gilbert did not want Marigold to worry. These are problems that he should resolve.
At that moment, Marigold truly felt that it was really nice to be protected by someone.
After Gilbert comforted Marigold for a while, he got up and left. Before he left, he even asked Danika to accompany Marigold because he was afraid the incident from earlier would happen again.
Danika was still smiling when Gilbert asked her to go over. Actually, she would go over even if he didn’t ask her to do so. These two people have made great progress, so of course, she had to go over to have a look.
After Gilbert had left for a while, Danika looked at Marigold, who was next to her. “What did my brother say to make you flush like this?”
“Danika, you did it on purpose just now, didn’t you?” Marigold didn’t answer Danika. She asked another question instead.
Danika didn’t deny it, and she nodded. “It was a little risky, but it looks like you’ve gained plenty.” She could tell very clearly that because of what happened earlier, the atmosphere between Gilbert and Marigold had clearly changed.
“You-” Marigold wanted to scold her, but she just could not do it in the end.
Just as Danika said, it was very risky, but she had gained quite a bit. Otherwise, how would she ever hear Gilbert say that she was his?
“Tell me, how is your relationship with my brother coming along?” Danika was extremely curious. She did not have any other things to worry about at that moment. The only thing that made her toss and turn in bed was Gilbert’s marriage.
If other people didn’t know better, they might think she was the eldest sibling.
Marigold hid nothing from Danika. She told her everything that had happened in the past few days. When she was done, she asked, “Danika, what do you think your brother is thinking? Does he have feelings for me?”
Marigold was confused because she was too close to the issue. For a moment, she felt that Gilbert liked her. However, she felt he had no feelings for her at all at the next moment. She felt she was about to be torn apart.
“How can you not tell when it’s so obvious?” Danika shook her head helplessly. How could he have no feelings for her? It was practically written all over his face that he liked her. Why would Marigold still ask such a question?”
‘Is it obvious?” Marigold was confused. She had guesses and suspicions, but she just couldn’t be sure.
Danika put her arm on her shoulder and said earnestly, ‘I can tell you with great certainty that my brother likes you, so just keep it up!”
Gilbert and Marigold (46)
Happiness was written all over her face, and she just could not hide it.
When she thought of the fact that her hard work had finally paid off after such a long time, she just couldn’t help but smile.
“Danika, thank you.” If Danika hadn’t reminded her, she might still be as careless as before. If that were the case, Gilbert probably would not fall for her.
Danika, however, didn’t share the same thought. She knew Gilbert’s character very well. He had always been indifferent toward outsiders, but he would slowly change after getting along with the person for some time. Danika felt that even if she didn’t say anything to Marigold, they would still end up together sooner or later if they continued to get along as they did before.
She smiled at Marigold and said, “No need to thank me. This is the result of your hard work. If you really want to thank me, give me a big present when you two get married.’
Marigold’s face instantly flushed. She said with slight embarrassment, “I still don’t know when that will be.”
‘Soon.” Danika had a feeling.
The gala was still ongoing, but Gilbert was a little distracted. He was talking to the client, but he could not help but keep glancing in Marigold’s direction through the corner of his eyes. He had no idea what she and Danika were talking about, but she looked like she was very happy.
Finally, the gala ended. The first thing Gilbert did was go to Marigold. “Let’s go. It’s time to go home.”
‘Alright.” Marigold nodded. She felt that she had truly changed. She was very interested in galas like this in the past, but at that moment, she suddenly felt it was boring.
Both of them got up, and Danika got up with them as well. ‘Bye then. Have a safe journey home.”
“Alright. You should go back as well.” Eustace was already waiting for Danika on the other end.
After the three parted ways, Gilbert brought Marigold out of the hotel.
Danika also walked to Eustace. She smiled in delight as she watched the two of them leave.
Gilbert opened the door to the back seat. Marigold was first to get in, and then Gilbert followed her into the car as well. Marigold was a little surprised.
Gilbert would always sit in the front passenger seat in the past. He had never sat at the back with her before.
The driver started the car. The narrow back seat was filled with the woody cologne coming from Gilbert’s body. It was very pleasant to the nose, and she was a little intoxicated by it.
“Are you tired?” Gilbert asked. There was a tinge of care that was hard to put into words in his tone.
Marigold’s heart started pounding. She was so close to him, and his gaze was so affectionate. She almost could not hold herself back.
No, no, she must not throw herself at him.
She lowered her head and avoided Gilbert’s eyes. “It’s alright. I’m not that tired.’
Her body was not feeling tired, but the torture of being alone with Gilbert was incredible suffering to her.
“You must have had a tiring night,” Gilbert said.
Marigold felt it was not very tiring. It was mainly because she was there to accompany Gilbert, so she would not feel it was tiring no matter what she did. Of course, if she were not accompanying Gilbert, she absolutely would not attend such a boring gala.
“Why are you looking down? Don’t dare to look at me?” Suddenly, she heard Gilbert’s voice coming from above her head. Marigold’s back stiffened. She bit her lip as she didn’t know how to react.
She didn’t react, but Gilbert didn’t plan to stop there. He reached his hand out and raised her chin, making Marigold look at him. He could easily see that her cheeks were flushed, and he couldn’t help but chuckle.
Marigold got upset when she saw him chuckling. “Why are you smiling so alluringly? You should know that I’m not a good girl.”
Gilbert could not help but laugh when he heard that. Logically speaking, he should be the one saying that line, shouldn’t he?
‘Oh? So what is a bad girl like you planning to do?” Gilbert looked at her. His gaze seemed like he was looking forward to her doing something.
Gilbert and Marigold (47)
Marigold felt that she was about to lose her mind. He was deliberately seducing her, wasn’t he? He clearly knew she liked him, yet he seduced her like that!
She bit her lips and felt she should teach him a lesson.
In the next second, she immediately took charge. She reached out her hand and held Gilbert’s chin. “What do you want me to do?”
Gilbert chuckled softly. This was truly extremely interesting. He said nothing, but he didn’t stop moving either. He slowly got closer to Marigold, so much so that he was almost touching her lips. “Am I the one who wants it, or are you?”
“Damn it!” Marigold swore inwardly. She was blushing so hard that her earlobes were red. She was shy and a little nervous. She was even a little excited.
Marigold felt that she should just do it. Since he had thrown himself at her, she would be wasting this opportunity if she did nothing.
Right when she was about to kiss Gilbert, their car was violently hit. Fortunately, Gilbert hugged her in time. Otherwise, the impact would have thrown her to the front seat.
“What’s going on?” Marigold looked a little terrified when she regained her senses.
Gilbert’s gaze turned cold. Looking through the windshield, he saw a car blocking their car. It looked like it was not an accident.
“Mr. Hawthorn…” The driver was also dazed. That car was still driving next to them earlier. Why would it suddenly come crashing into them?
Gilbert hugged Marigold and glanced out the car window. “Reverse and go around the car!”
He knew they were coming at him, and he wasn’t afraid of trouble. However, Marigold was still in the car. He had to first ensure that she was safe.
The driver started the engine again as soon as he heard Gilbert’s words. However, the other party didn’t plan to let them leave. There was another impact. It was another car. They blocked their way, giving them no chance to drive away.
Gilbert’s expression turned grim. Then, he made a decision very quickly.” Abandon the car. Let’s go!”
Upon saying that, he opened the car door and brought Marigold into an alley before the other party could get down from their cars.
Fortunately, the night had fallen at that moment, so the men would not be able to find Marigold and Gilbert so soon. However, Gilbert also knew that this was not a solution.
Gilbert heard a loud bang-a gunshot. He had no choice but to be cautious. These people actually had guns on them.
Marigold also knew how serious the matter was. She was by Gilbert’s side and said, “I’ve already notified Danika. They should be arriving very soon.”
Gilbert frowned. He was a little worried. He knew at a glance that these people were not easy to mess with. Danika would be in danger if she were to come over.
“Eustace is with her. He will definitely keep her safe,” Marigold added. It was as if she could tell what he was worried about.
Gilbert responded with a hum and made no other comments. Then, he said, “Follow me closely.”
Both of them hid in an alley quietly. However, they kept hearing footsteps, both near and far, coming from behind them. They occasionally also heard shots being fired. They had no way to keep their minds at ease.
“We cant keep staying here. I’ll go lure them away. You find a place to hide. Leave only after they have left.” Gilbert was certain that these people were coming at him. Therefore, once he showed his face, they certainly would leave with him.