Chapter 70

Chapter 70 Giselle sat slumped on the cold bathroom floor , her whole body dazed and heavy , barely able to remember how everything had just happened . Thinking back to what Donovan had said , she realized that he no longer responded to threats . He only responded to softness . She quickly forced herself to pull it together and stood up .

Looking at herself in the mirror , she saw her messy hair , smudged lipstick , and the missing button on her collar , which left a wide swath of skin exposed - she looked like someone who had just been taken by force . She wiped the remaining makeup with a wet tissue and combed her hair until her reflection appeared composed . Only then did she finally leave the bathroom Just as she stepped out , she saw Donovan coming downstairs in a fresh change of clothes .

Without saying a word to anyone , he walked straight past the living room and got into his car , leaving the villa . Giselle retumed to her seat like nothing had happened . " Why did Don leave all of a sudden ? " Grace was the first to speak , looking puzzled . " Weren't we still discussing his engagement ? He didn't even say anything . Did Someone upset him ? " " Maybe something urgent came up at work , " Ethan said . Renee and Tony both looked uncomfortable .

Neither leaving nor staying felt right Anne , who had been silent the whole time , understood better than anyone why Donovan had left without a word , " Mrs. Kane Senior , Mr. Kane , Mrs. Kane , thank you for your land hospitality today . I'll take my leave now . " Giselle decided there was no reason to stay any longer and formally said her goodbyes . As she did , she cast a deliberate glance at Anne and gave her a subtle smile .

Anne glared back , instantly recognizing the post - pleasure glow on Giselle's face . A wave of clarity crashed through her . She suddenly understood what happened in the bathroom between Giselle and Donovan . Her heart clenched with pain . More provocative than ever , Giselle waved at her and said a breezy "bye " before striding away . " Dt .

Holt , I don't recall you ever mentioning that daughter of yours , " Dorothea said once Giselle had left , unable to resist steering the conversation her way . " well .. " Tony forced a laugh . " She hasn't spent much time with us , Grew up overseas . She's a bit rebellious , and I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of you . " " She's still your daughter .

You should treat both your children equally , " Dorothea said , her tone meaningful , " Of course , " Tony answered besitantly , Renee smiled and picked up the cur . " Mrs. Kane Sendor , since you've asked , I think it's only right that I formally explain . We're going to be family after all , and there shouldn't be any secrets . " Then she launched Into the well - rehearsed story she had prepared .