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.

abroad. For a while, it was the only thing

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 family was rich and powerful, but they paled

husband the eldest son of Morris family?” Lance wasted no time in asking Gabrielle. He needed

lip to stop it from trembling.

He

escape his notice, and Lance

look on Gabrielle’s face was enough confirmation for

nodded slowly. She hung her head low before slumping back down

he was correct, but hearing that one word from Gabrielle still shocked him. He held onto

was astonishing. Before they came here, he never thought they would be facing one problem after another.

knows we’re stuck here.” Lance had

grip on himself. He shouldn’t lose his focus; people depended on him—including Gabrielle and Bryce.

the Campbell

but even the prospect of Bain finding

Lance had reason to believe it. Bain would not show

Westley, too. He knew that I followed you to Bangkok and then the forest. But I’m not sure if he’s here.” Gabrielle had no idea whether Westley was waiting for her outside the forest or not. She wanted to contact him

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.

only planned to take Gabrielle to see Bryce and together, they would bring him home. However, Lance didn’t expect the series of events that greeted

hell for her, and it was him who sent her there. Lance was racked with guilt. What had

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

Westley, and she trusted

that Westley would use all his resources to help

Westley who’s the reason why Bryce is in a coma? How will you feel then?” Lance had