Love's Last Gamble

ssible for her to forget. Unable to get over the mental ruins he had left her in, she could feel herself sinking into that

an effort to put her guests first, to be present, to block out Cooper's thoughts. However, nothing a

iseled out of marble. charismatic. strong. And completely captivating for ways Delilah was unable to yet understand. His eyes met hers instantly, and Delilah's heart skipped a beat for the fir

ork is amazing," Xavier remarked in a silky, somewhat mesmerizing voice.

for her contributions, to be valued for more than the tragedy of her past. She could sense the respect in his

encountered many powerful men, but none had had the same impact on her. Even if she made an e

tly to her. "Delilah, I believe we cou

but wonder if this was the new beginning she had been waiting for. The ch

impact of his next words, Xavier's eyes softened. "I would love to present yo

iness. In addition to a commercial agreement, Xavier was giving her the opportunity to get away from the burdensome emotional baggage

this is only the beginning," he said, pointing to her gallery. I'm referring to elevating your ar

her because she had been burnt too many times to count. She had been protected by her walls, which had been constructed for

I know what you've been through." "I'm not here to cause you harm." I w

ascend to the surface. He seemed to be able to see right through her façade to the bare vulnerability underneath. Nevertheless, h

r standing there, observing the two of them. His eyes were narrowed and his mouth was tight. Delilah felt a knot

e. When Delilah saw that Cooper was observing her, not with rage, but with a d

urgency. She needed to decide. Could she put her trust in this m

. "Consider it, Delilah. This is your oppo

ah swallowed hard. Her voice was hardly audible above a

er. He was obviously having trouble comprehending what he had just seen. His body was rigid, his hands balled into fists, as if he was

a gentle touch she wasn't quite aware she needed, the warmth of his attention lingered on her skin. She felt a sense of potential and value from Xa

n Cooper, speaking in a low, icy voice, came

ness in his voice, a mix of regret and rage. However, she refu

oper," she stated firmly. No

tion as he took a step closer. "You don't understand," he

owever, Delilah realized in her heart that t

a distance with a fierce and expectant gaze. Delilah w

really make a fresh start? Or wa