Chapter 202

---- Chapter 202 Giselle found the assistant manager and asked about the two rings they'd just chosen. Together, they came to a total of 8.6 million dollars. "Take me to the register so I can pay," she said. The assistant manager blinked. "You're paying?" "Yes." She came up with an easy excuse. "Mr. Grayson already transferred the money to me. He's busy inside, so I'll take care of it now. Just have them wrapped up." Though puzzled , the assistant manager didn't press her. He led her to the cashier, where she swiped her own card and settled the bill. Only then did she return to Gideon.

Leaning close, she murmured, "Take the rings and let's go. [already paid." "You've paid?" His eyes narrowed. "yes. No need for you to spend anything today." For his pride, she added quietly in his ear, "Don't worry. I told them you'd transferred the money to me. Let's just leave. We'll talk outside." Still looking confused, Gideon picked up the two boxes containing the obscenely expensive engagement rings and followed her out. ---- Once they were in the car, he didn't start the engine right away. His expression had darkened. "What was that about? I told you this was my gift to you.

Why did you insist on paying? You think I can't afford it?" "Of course not." She leaned back in her seat, eyes fixed on the road ahead. "It can be my gift to you instead. It doesn't always have to be you giving to me. Besides, I've already decided that if we get married, I'll cover all the costs." He gave a short, incredulous laugh. "So what? Are you planning to marry me into the family? Make me a kept man? Should I expect a dowry too?" "That's not what I mean." She sighed. "I just think this marriage is unfair to you.

I don't want you to lose too much- "Shut up." His voice was sharp, cutting her off. "Do you have any idea how insulting that sounds? If I want to marry you, I don't need a single cent from you. Do I look like I've fallen that low?" She stayed quiet for a moment, then patted his shoulder gently. "Don't be angry. I'll tell you the truth. I've got a lot of money in hand right now, and I want to spend it as quickly as possible." Gideon's gaze sharpened. "From Donovan?" "Yeah." Her smile was brittle. "He called it breakup ---- compensation -a few hundred million dollars .

I figured we could use it for our wedding. Oh, and he threw in a few villas; we can pick the one we like most for our home." He knew she was half-joking, but the words still sat heavy in his chest. "Keep his money for your own spending. Our wedding will be paid for with my money. I can give you a grand, unforgettable ceremony without his name anywhere near it." Before she could respond , his foot slammed on the gas. The Bentley surged into traffic, weaving recklessly between lanes. He wasn't even driving toward any clear destination.

For all his usual swagger and indulgence toward her, the moment someone crossed his boundary, that easygoing charm evaporated , replaced by a dark, dangerous edge that made her blood run cold. "Alright. Don't be mad." She reached over to touch his hand. " If you want to pay for the wedding, then do it. Iwas only thinking out loud. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters." He squeezed her hand in return. "What matters is that you're happy." "Okay." The tense air between them was broken by the ring of her phone. It was Vivienne calling.