The Billionaire's Feisty Little Wife

barely knew. If not for Alex's insistence, she would've declined him without a second thought since he stole her first kiss without asking for her permis

e best friend to an orphan like her. Moreover, she never showed Gabrielle the difference in their

d it was only normal for Alex to have secrets but she felt a little guilty for keeping her marriag

end boutique of a famous designer

f the gowns. She clutched Gabrielle's arm tightly as she whispered. "They're b

Feeling nervous, she bit her bottom lip to ease the uneasiness that slowly crept inside he

was never his intention to kiss her earlier but he was driven by his curiosity. Would she melt just like the

would've gone to his grandfather's villa to protest about his so-called marriage. The union took two years before he was informed and it kind of pissed him off. He was twenty-eight for Pete's sake and he was more like

iosity about Gabrielle, a sophisticated

greeted with a smile. "

smile as he kissed her cheeks. "Yes

om his side to the other. Seeing the two young ladies with him, her smi

he saw a slight change in her expression as their eyes

smooth and fluent. "They're up to attend tonigh

nd. The familiarity between the two seemed to bring one of her deeply engraved memories. She darted her gaze

a small smile

nting to know who this woman was but he glared back at her. A silent warning to keep herse

t she couldn't. There was an irritable feeling that slowly rose within her chest. As their eyes met, her gaze turned sharper as if she wer

ore. "Gabrielle, you look stunning darling," she praised, her gaze genuine as sh

r face as he spoke. "She's my date for tonight," he said,

d. "I'll have the fitting room

Miss Lhyne's crew while Gabrielle was left

a for quite some time, both have diff

oke. "Why aren't you saying anything?" he asked,

you want me to say?" she retorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Shall I be che

e countered. "You're welcome to decline but you never did," he said, his voice low and even. "It makes me think th

t she's got poor ju

hem. She clenched her fists, her chest heaving up and down in frustration while Maverick remained nonch

is ready," she said, her voice polite