Chapter 198

---- Chapter 198 "Yes." Giselle took a deep breath. "Maybe this decision is shocking to you, but it's what I want most right now." "Are you sure? You don't want to get to know me better first? This is marriage we're talking about. We've only known each other for less than two months."" Gideon felt a rush of excitement, but once he collected himself, he still couldn't help but think she might be joking. "Tf I knew you too well, I might not want anything to do with you," Giselle said plainly. "Marriage should come with a little confusion.

If you're not willing-" "Of course I'm willing!" he cut her off before she could finish. He gripped her shoulders and pulled her fully into his arms. " To be honest, yeah, your decision kind of shocked me. It's a big leap. You're skipping the girlfriend stage and jumping straight into being my wife. It feels unreal." "T'm just too tired. I don't want to keep wasting my energy on all the messy things from the past." Her eyes locked onto his, sharp and unwavering . "As for why I want to get married , I won't lie to you. "It's about starting fresh. I need something to help me move on.

If you're okay with that, we can get married anytime. If you're not, I understand. I'll-" "T'm okay with it," he interrupted her again, his gaze firm." ---- Let's get married!" From the moment she brought it up, he already knew what role he was playing-a substitute. He understood she was only using him to step out of her past. He also knew that if it hadn't been him, she would have found someone else just as quickly. As someone who had always played the game on his terms, being reduced to someone's backup left him with a bitter taste.

But looking at the face he had long been obsessed with, he couldn't care. As long as she was willing to be his wife, he was confident he could win her over. "Thank you," she said softly. "But you can still take some time to think about it. Honestly, all I really want is for you to help me." "What's there to think about? If I wait even one more second, I'm afraid I'll wake up and find out this is just a dream!" He was used to women fawning over him and throwing themselves at his feet. Over time, the ease of it all had made those kinds of relationships feel dull and meaningless.

But she was different. With her, he felt the thrill of pursuit , the primal satisfaction of winning a woman who didn't make it easy. He was willing to lower himself for her, to offer patience he had never given anyone else, and to indulge her, protect her, and rescue her. That slow, deliberate conquest-that was what he truly craved. ---- Giselle took another breath. "Alright. This is still a big step. I think we should at least inform the most important person in your life, especially your uncle. We should get his approval." "Don't worry. That won't be a problem." He glanced at his watch.

"It's only two in the afternoon. Why don't we go see him now? Once he gives the nod, everything else will fall into place." "okay." Giselle followed him out the door, her heart still numb. "Let's stop by my place first," he said as he drove. "If you're okay with it, after we're married, we can live in my current villa." Giselle stayed quiet for a while, then replied, "Alright. We can discuss the house later."