Lock You In My Heart

Lock You In My Heart Chapter 14 Read Online

Chapter 14 Your Obsequiousness Doesn’t Work On Me

Gabrielle’s calm face infuriated Mindy.

“Auntie, why are you on Gabrielle’s side today? You love me the most, don’t you?” Mindy was so angry she wanted to stamp her feet. +

Every time she bullied Gabrielle, she was backed by Wendy. That made Mindy be unscrupulously mean to Gabrielle. Because her aunt was on her side, she didn’t have to fear the consequences!

“I love you the most, Mindy. But you know today is Gabrielle and Westley’s special day. What if Westley saw us bullying Gabrielle together?” Wendy tried to explain.

Mindy felt much better, reassured that her aunt was only favoring Gabrielle for today.

“But Aunt, are you really going to let Gabrielle be with Westley just like that?” Mindy muttered discontentedly.

“Why not?” Wendy glanced at Mindy, wondering what she was implying.

“But Aunt…”

No ‘but”. Let me tell you, Mindy. you will not try to destroy my plans. Understood?” Wendy knew what wils on Mindy’s mind.

The girl had been at odds with Gabrielle since thev were both kids. She was purposely trying to show her down in front of Westley.

After warning her once, Wendy turned around and went inside the house, leaving Mindy alone with her complicated feelings.

“Gabrielle, you cannot be so lucky!’ Mindy thought to herself, clenching her fists,

Once Wendy was inside, she put on a happy smile and looked at Westley cheerfully.

“Westley! Thank you so much for coming today. You must be so busy…” Westley found Wendy’s over- friendliness annoying

“Mrs. Jones, you clearly know the truth of my marriage with Gabrielle. I did not want to visit your household at all. I should be visiting the Jones. I’m only here because Grandma forced me.” Westley meant no bullshit. His words were cold and direct. 3

The smile on Wendy’s face froze. Her hands, which were about to pour tea for Westley, stopped mid- air.

But Westley was right. Their wedding was a

contract. She was not the woman he wanted to marry…

No wonder he didn’t want to visit

Wendy had expected that, which was why she was shocked when she heard from Miley in the morning

Now she knew he had only agreed to come to respect Miley’s wish. How could he hurt his grandmother, after all?

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“Of course, Westley. We weren’t expecting you here at all, but it is our honor to host you.” Wendy recomposed herself and flashed a big smile at Westley,

During the entire exchange, Gabrielle just stood on the side and watched Wendy coax Westley. She was embarrassed by her theatrics.

“Mrs. Jones, I have already told you to search for Bryce. Three days have passed. How is your search going?” Westley asked aggressively.

Tobias, who was sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea, almost choked. Both Wendy and Tobias became uncomfortable.

“Westley, I promised you I will find him, and

I have been looking for him, but… we don’t have the resources your family has. We don’t know about his whereabouts yet… please give uns more time…” Tobias was so nervous he wanted to kneel down and beg Westley.

But this ‘demon of business’ was cruel and indifferent to all. He did not treat anyone

softly

Those who offended him often invited their own death

Tobias could imagine what would happen to Bryce when he was found.

That was why he was a little relived that Bryce was not found yet. Every day away from here was a day away from death.

But he was furious at Bryce. There were so many women in the world! And yet, he had to take Westley’s woman. Was he so bored from life that he wanted such deathly adventures?

“Mr. Jones, don’t test my patience. If you do not want your family to be brought down to ashes, find your lousy son as soon as possible.” Westley put it bluntly.

He knew exactly what Tobias was up to.

Did he really think he could solve the problem by dragging IEP

Besides, Gabrielle way his captor now. With that kind of power, he would make the Jones dance on their tiptoes.

“Don’t worry, Westley. I will send more people to look for him. I will make sure Miss Collins returns to you…” Tobias tried his best to stay calm, but there was cold sweat on his forehead.

“I hope you will keep your word. Otherwise, I will have to keep mine…”

“Westley, have some tea!” Gabrielle cut him in loudly, handing him a cup of tea.

Gabrielle had already urged him to send his men to search for Bryce and Nellie. But Westley had threatened her by saying if he did that she would see her brother’s corpse. Afraid that he would say the same to Wendy. she thought it was best to interject.

After all, Bryce was the true heir to everything Tobias and Wendy had. It would kill them both if something happened to him.

“What do you think you’re doing, Gabrielle?” Westley looked down at the forced cup of tea in his hand, then at Gabrielle with a fierce expression.

Gabrielle was 90 nervous she didn’t dare to look him in the eye,

“I just thought… you’d be thirsty so you’d like some tea…” Gabrielle slowly looked up at him with a flattering smile

“No, I don’t like tea.” Westley put down the cup with a clink, almost spilling it.

He knew why Gabrielle had interrupted him rudely.

She didn’t want him to say anything mean to frighten Tobias or Wendy.

“Well, how about water, coffee or juice? I’ll get you anything you want.” Gabrielle would do anything to distract him from talking about Bryce.

“You don’t have to fawn me, Gabrielle. Your obsequiousness is useless here.” Westley didn’t show any respect to Gabrielle even in front of her parents. But he did pick up a glass of water and took a few small sips to moisten his throat. It was indeed tiring to handle the Jones

“Let me help you with some more…” Gabrielle picked up the water jug from the table. Westley wanted to punch her for her obedience, but he stood still with the glass of