Lock You In My Heart

Just thinking about it made Gabrielle deeply uncomfortable. Her stomach churned. She was anxious, scared, and sad.

“Bain doesn’t trust me enough to tell me about it, so he sent me away and spoke with you alone. Isn’t that right, Lance?” Gabrielle raised her brow, but she was clenching her fists. She wasn’t as clueless as people thought.

Lance was surprised at how fast Gabrielle had caught on. He was rendered speechless for a while. What else could he say? She already figured it out even before he finished explaining.

“So you understand how important your answer is, Gabrielle. You have to be as honest as you can. Are you familiar with the people of the Campbell Family? Gabrielle, listen to me. I don’t want Bain to become suspicious of you. I know his temper. He can easily harm you whenever he wants, and nobody will bat an eye.” Lance was staring intently at Gabrielle and placed his hand on top of hers. He was desperate to make her understand how serious this situation was.

Bain was a loyal man, especially to people he trusted. But he was also ruthless and vengeful. He didn’t let things slide easily. If anyone offended him or crossed the line, he would take revenge. And he wouldn’t stop until he accomplished his goal.

Lance was well aware of that. And as someone who did not scare easily, he was frightened to his core right now.

He didn’t care so much about himself, but Gabrielle was another story. He couldn’t let Bain hurt or harm her—absolutely no way.

“Lance, I…” Gabrielle broke off, for she had no idea how to say it to him. She stood up, looking embarrassed and unsure.

“Gabrielle, tell me the truth now. Do you know someone from the Campbell Family? I’m not your enemy, remember?” Lance knew something was off, that Gabrielle was hiding something from him.

He had a vague idea of what Gabrielle was trying to tell him. But it was difficult for him to believe that Gabrielle, who grew up in Antawood and was raised to be dutiful and obedient, could have anything to do with the powerful Campbell Family in Italy.

He sighed and ran a finger across his forehead. With all that was happening, he shouldn’t be surprised about anything anymore, especially after she married Westley—one of the movers and shakers of Antawood.

‘Wait a minute. Westley?

Yes! That’s it!’ The eldest son of the Morris family, Wilson, was supposed to take over the Morris Group’s business. Everyone expected him to, but instead, he went abroad and never came back. Someone said that he had been living there ever since.

he chose to settle abroad. For a while, it was

in Italy? It wasn’t far-fetched. That all made sense. The Campbell Family’s business was more profitable than that of Morris Group’s, and they had wider reach. The Morris

Miss Campbell’s husband the eldest son of Morris family?” Lance wasted no time in asking Gabrielle. He needed to know

and she bit her lip to stop it

so good at guessing. He hit

is yes or no.” Gabrielle’s reaction didn’t escape his notice, and Lance knew he was right. It didn’t take long for him to piece it

Gabrielle’s face was enough confirmation for

yes.” Gabrielle nodded slowly. She hung her head low before

hearing that one word from Gabrielle still shocked him. He held onto his seat to steady himself. Their problems were

Miss Campbell is your sister-in-law.” Lance tried to process everything he knew. It was astonishing. Before they came here, he never thought they would be facing one problem after another.

people from the Campbell Family have gathered outside the forest. Westley most likely told his brother about it. He knows we’re stuck here.” Lance had to acknowledge that their circumstances just went from bad to worse. Things were getting out of his control. What was he supposed

lose his focus; people depended on him—including Gabrielle and Bryce. First things first, he couldn’t let

the Campbell Family. Bain should

under pressure, but even the prospect of Bain finding out Gabrielle’s connection to the

Gabrielle. Lance had reason to believe it. Bain

the forest. But I’m not sure if he’s here.” Gabrielle had no

for you outside of this village? We have no idea what’s happening out there. All the signals are cut off, except the satellite phone. I can get access to it, but if I use it, Bain may get suspicious.” Lance crossed his

However, Lance didn’t expect the series of events that greeted them here. What was supposed to be a simple rescue turned into a

time, he wouldn’t even think of taking Gabrielle. The forest was hell for her, and it was him who sent her there. Lance

come, he would find a way to get us out of here.” Gabrielle was afraid

in Westley, and she trusted him. If he was

resources to

what if it’s Westley who’s the reason why Bryce is in a coma? How will you feel then?” Lance had to remind Gabrielle. It was a difficult question, but they had to get