Chapter 22 Just Toying With You

Amelia froze before her tears started streaming uncontrollably. She clutched at Gabriel's sleeve, and his voice trembled. "I'm sorry I made a mistake, Gabe… I-I just care too much about you. Please forgive me just this once. I'll never do it again." Gabriel expressionlessly pulled his arm free and glanced toward the bodyguard trailing behind to give the latter a subtle signal. "Take Ms. Waverly home." Her face drained of all color. As she watched him turn to leave, she blurted out, "Where are you going, Gabe?" His steps faltered for a second, and without looking back, he replied, "To that middle-aged couple." Amelia felt her heart lurch. A chill shot from her feet to the top of her head, and without a second thought, she cried out, "I'll go with you!" He turned back to fix her with a mocking gaze. "What's wrong? Are you afraid they'll slip up and reveal your little scheme?" Her throat tightened as though squeezed by a pair of invisible hands. She could barely utter a word and wat