Chapter 36 Targeted

"So that was the story," Hillary said. Nancy's heart sank as she finally understood the subtle dejection she had sensed in Gideon. Even someone as distinguished as Gideon carried a painful past. Later that night, they spoke for a while before returning to their rooms. By morning, everyone had risen and departed one after another. Gideon headed back to Fuller Group's subsidiary. Not long after, Winter called and sobbed, "Gideon, why didn't you accept my gift? Is there something else you want?" "There's no need for that, Ms. Seabourne," Gideon said coldly, ending the call. After wrapping up his work, Gideon rose from his desk and headed for the door, only to find his assistant, Corey Lawson, pacing anxiously in the hallway. "Is something wrong?" Gideon asked. The moment Corey saw him, his nerves spiked. After a brief hesitation, he quickly tucked a small box behind his back. "No, Mr. Fuller. Nothing at all." Gideon's tone remained calm. "What's that?" Corey's forehead was be