Chapter 287

---- Chapter 287 Donovan shot Gideon a brief, indifferent glance. The memory of Giselle's glowing praise was still festering in his chest like a suffocating weight. He turned to leave without a word. But then, Gideon called out to him. "Mr. Kane," he said, his tone edged with warning. "Now that she's back safely, it's time we all return to our proper places. Please show some composure worthy of a big-time CEO. In a week, she'll be my lawful wife. If I catch you harassing her again, you know exactly what I'll do." Donovan turned his back to Gideon and closed his eyes disdainfully.

Even though a storm of fury raged inside him, he forced it down. In the end, he didn't dignify Gideon's childish threats with a response. He shoved one hand in his pocket and strode toward the gates of the complex. Gideon assumed Donovan had finally accepted reality and surrendered, so he didn't dwell on it further. With the two leashes in hand, he took the elevator upstairs and stepped into Giselle's home. "You're here this early? Didn't you say that you'd be here at noon?" she asked, her earlier gloom lifting the moment she ---- saw him walk in with the dogs.

"Tt wasn't my idea to show up," Gideon said with a grin. " Your kid here missed you. He kept whining and tugging at my sleeve until I dragged him back to you." Squatting down, he affectionately stroked Eastin's head. " While you were gone, he settled in just fine at my place, but every now and then he'd run out to look for you. When I went abroad to search for you, I brought him along, hoping he'd help track you down. Oh, and that time we found you trapped in that county? It was all thanks to him leading the way." Not having seen Eastin in so long, Giselle was overjoyed.

She immediately crouched down to shower him with affection. Seeing how well-cared for he was-his coat smooth and shiny -a flicker of gratitude toward Gideon filled her chest. "When we get married, let's set up a bridal suite for these two, " Gideon declared , already making plans for the dogs. They would get more dogs, build them an entire playground , and customize every detail to her whim. Giselle's smile stiffened slightly at the mention of marriage , but she nodded in agreement. "Oh, right," Gideon added, "I just ran into Donovan downstairs.

Did he come to see you today?" "Yeah," she replied, nodding. ---- "What did he say to you?" he asked. There was a brief pause before Giselle answered, "Not much. We just talked a bit, and I told him to leave. Don't worry, he'll never come again." At that, Gideon gave a cold laugh. "If it were only that simple." He was no fool. Even without hearing a word, he could guess what Donovan had said and done. Sure, he'd confidently staked his claim back in the courtyard. But the sight of Donovan's coat still hanging in the bedroom and the uncertainty flickering in Giselle's eyes told him plenty.

"Don't overthink it," Giselle said, placing her hand firmly over his. "After everything I've been through, I know exactly what I want, and I don't go back on my decisions. Let's go to the city hall next week to get our marriage certificate." "Are you really sure?" Gideon asked again. "Yes," she replied.