Chapter 536

Giselle froze, stunned by what Gideon had said. She quietly closed the box holding the diamond ring, stood up, and turned away from him. "My answer might disappoint you." Gideon had spent a full year preparing for this day, only to be met with this outcome. His heart sank instantly, and it took him a long time to recover from the shock. He came up behind her, letting his words fall with weight. "Don't tell me you still haven't forgotten that man." For the past year, Gideon had never said Donovan's name in front of Giselle. He always referred to him as "that man", because the moment the name left his lips, the atmosphere seemed to chill. Giselle took a slow breath. "If it weren't for you this past year, I'd probably be dead. I owe you my life—" "Don't you dare say that!" Gideon snapped. "Everything I've done for you, I did willingly. I never expected anything in return. If you truly don't have feelings for me, I won't force you to marry me." Giselle fell silent. After a moment,