Chapter 40


    Gisele blurted out everything in one breath. Then, she shot a provocative nce at Dorian as he


    opened the bathroom door.


    Watching him rinse and brush his teeth made Gisele feel disgusted, yet she still blew a k*ss


    his way.


    At that moment, she sprawled seductively on the couch.


    On the other end of the phone, Sierra’s voice trembled with tears as she said, “Gisele, have you


    misunderstood something? I–I didn’t mean topete with you for Don.”


    Her words were choked between sobs, but the sound of her crying through the phone sent shivers


    down Gisele’s spine.


    She shouted at Dorian in the bathroom, “Honey, didn’t you hear how heartbroken your mistress is?


    If you don’tfort her soon, her heart will shatter. After all, she is a stunning


    woman…


    She mimicked Sierra’s coquettish tone as she addressed Dorian.


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    But before she could finish, he finished rinsing his m*uth, strode over, and snatched his phone


    away.


    “See youter.” With those simple words, he ended the call.


    Gisele arched an eyebrow as she feigned amusement. “Can’t handle it, huh? I thought you had


    limitless patience, but I guess not.”


    Dorian’s disgust simmered as he uttered, “You’re absolutely incorrigible!” With that, he walked


    away.


    She sneered, pondering if she was genuinely incorrigible.


    She had loved him to the point of self–torture. She was top–tier love–struck idiot. Was that all she


    amounted to?


    Despite her earlier bravado, she wondered why solitude brought such deep despair.


    Gisele curled up on the couch with her arms wrapped tightly around her slender legs in an attempt


    to ward off the chill. Yet, the hollowness within her gnawed painfully at her core.


    “Meow!”


    A lively little creature leaped from the floor andnded on the couch beside her.


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    Its fluffy body nestled gently against her legs, which emanated aforting warmth against her


    skin,


    With a graceful movement, its tall curved elegantly upwards as It lightly brushed against her ch*ek.


    The soft meows drow Cisole’s attention to the little creature before her.


    She scooped it up and murmured, “Sesame, you’re back.”


    She tenderly scratched Sesame’s forehead and chin.


    Sesame was a pure white cat with a small patch of ck fur on its forehead. It looked like a little


    sesame seed bum.


    The day the burrs had broken In, Gisele had been worried that Sesame would be in danger.


    Thankfully, it escaped unscathed. Otherwise, she would’ve med herself for failing to protect her


    cat.


    The rumble of a car engine outside the manor gate was soon apanied by approaching


    footsteps.


    Gisele eased back, stroking Sesame, and teased, saying, “Forget something again? Want me to


    wee–Grandpa Den?”


    Before she couldplete her jestfulment, she turned to find Den entering with a cane and


    Alfred by his side.


    “Heh, Gisele, are you holding down the fort solo today?” Den inquired as he strolled in.


    She released Sesame and stood up promptly. She hurried over to assist Den. “Grandpa Den,


    Don mentioned an urgent matter at thepany and had to leave. Should I call him back?”


    “No need. Your face…” Den sat down and noticed Gisele’s attempt to hide her swollen face.


    Before she could respond, his tone turned stern. “Did Don hit you? How could he darey a hand


    on his wife?”