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He had paved every road ahead, just so she could live freely and without restraint.
His love was just too good to be true.
“Zach… you’ve done too much for me.”
Her voice was soft, tinged with a subtle anxiety.
Zachary took her hand, firmly but gently.
“For you, never.
His gaze was steady and sincere as if she were the only treasure in the world.
“I just want you to be well. To be happy.
“The past… all of it… just let it go.
“From now on, your world will be nothing but sunshine.”
Gabrielle’s heart felt unusually warm. She was soothed by his words.
Yes, the old Gabrielle Cobbett had died in that carefully planned fire.
The woman she was now belonged to Zachary.
And it was time she learned to accept and enjoy his love.
“Well.” She nodded slightly, a genuine smile lifting her lips.
Sunlight streamed through the restaurant’s floor–to–ceiling windows,
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bathing her in a gentle glow.
Zachary stared at her, momentarily dazed.
He had never seen Gabrielle smile like this. She looked so at ease and so radiant.
The old Gabrielle always carried traces of melancholy and distance.
But now, she was blooming like a sunflower stretching toward the light. She was full of life.
And it was all because of him.
That realization filled Zachary with an unmatched sense of fulfillment.
“Are you
full? If you are, I want to take you somewhere.”
Zachary paid the bill and naturally reached for Gabrielle’s hand.
Gabrielle let him take it, feeling the warmth of his palm against hers.
“Where to?”
“You’ll see when we get there. I promise you’ll love it.”
Zachary winked at her mysteriously.
The Rolls–Royce Phantom pulled away from the restaurant and headed toward Velora Avenue.
Velora Avenue was one of the world’s most exclusive shopping paradises.
Lined with flagship stores of countless luxury brands, it was a place where the wealthy spent freely.
Gabrielle gazed out at the opulent storefronts flashing past, a little
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puzzled.
She was never fond of shopping, especially after her “death“.
Material things had long since lost their original appeal for her.
Zachary seemed to sense her thoughts.
“It’s not about spending money,” he said with a smile.
“I just think you deserve things that truly match who you are.
“In the past, everything you wore and used came from the Cobbett and Goldstein families.
“Those things symbolized constraint and even transactions.
“But now, I want to give you something that belongs only to you. Things that represent freedom and my love.”
His words struck Gabrielle’s heart.
He always knew how to touch the most hidden corners of her soul.
He understood her past and treasured her present.
The car came to a stop in front of a flagship boutique of a world- renowned jewelry brand.
A valet immediately stepped forward to open the door with utmost respect.
Zachary took Gabrielle’s hand and led her into the sto
The interior was grand and elegant, glittering with jewels under soft lighting.
The manager rushed over personally to greet them, bowing with
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courtesy.
“Mr. Monroe, welcome.”
Clearly, Zachary was one of their top VIPS.
“Bring out everything new and the best you’ve got,” he said casually, but still with an undeniable authority.
The manager didn’t dare delay and immediately instructed the staff to bring out their most prized pieces.
Diamonds, colored gems, jadeite, pearls…
Each piece was priceless and uniquely designed.
“See anything you like?”
Zachary tilted his head toward Gabrielle, his gaze gentle.
Gabrielle stared at the dazzling array of jewelry, briefly overwhelmed.
To be fair, the pieces were breathtaking.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.