Chapter 54

izing the was Zachary moved so quickly that Giselle couldn't react in time at all . Her mind went blank for a moment . Even Eastin suddenly started backing , realizing kissing someone rather than Donovan When Zachary leaned in for another kiss , Giselle managed to push him away . " I'm sorry , " he said , leaning back against his seat . He was panting heavily , and his heart was racing . He felt deeply conflicted .

Zachary had been in many relationships before , but in every one of them , the women had always been the ones trying to please him . He was used to having any woman he wanted . He never imagined he'd be the one trying so hard to please someone else . After all , he was rich , handsome , and charming , and yet he was always cautions when it came to Giselle . But Gselle didn't react strongly . She wasn't flustered , angry , or panicked .

She simply sat there quietly , showing no signs of frustration . She knew perfectly well why Zachary had invited her out today . Over the past few years , countless men had been interested in her , and she had played along , enjoying their company forher wwn reason She treated some of them like best friends and had fun with them . With others , she kept them around as backup because of their status or wealth .

Sometimes she saw them as personal banks - like DonovaIL nut she had never seriously considered dating any of them . And now , there was something she wanted from Zachary too , but it wasn't monry " I'm sorry for oftending you , Giselle . " After apologizing , Zachery looked at her deeply again . " I wanted to give you the car as a token of my feelings … and ask you to be my girl dend . I really like you . Will you be with me ?

" After a brief silence , Giselle replied awkwardly , " Zach , I don't think we're compatible . " " Why ? " he asked emotionally . Then , sounding almost childlike , he added , " Tell me what I'm lacking . Just be honest with me … so i At that , Giselle finally looked up and met his gaze . I can have so some peace of mind ! " Zachary was a 26 - year - old wealthy man . He looked pure and dashing , like the main character of a high school drama .

His eyes were bright and sincere , and he stood six feet tall , with a naturally impressive bulld family business . Unlike other wealthy young men who only brought disgrace to their familles , Zachary was smart , diligent , and committed to taking over the Kane far He was well - educated , respectful , and never bullied the weak - a care example of a true gentlemans among the rich . Giselle knew the Kenes placed great hopes on him .

Donovan , too , was a crucial figure in that family , Taking a slow breath , she said seriously , " You're a good man , Zachary . But I have my reasons . Most importantly , your uncle disites me , and he's going to marry my sister soon . If we start dating , this whole situation will become … complicated , " Zachary couldn't accept that . " So my uncle is the reason you're rejecting me ? " " Yeah , " she said casually . " Why don't we ask him directly ?