Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3285

Gonzalez didn't flinch. Instead, he met her threat with a wild, reckless smirk. "Be my guest. It’s about time everyone knew exactly how I feel about you. Then I can court you out in the open."

Norah stared at him, bewildered. The man standing in front of her felt like a total stranger. The Gonzalez she knew was always so cold, untouchable, and indifferent to the world.

But this man was utterly shameless!

She glared at him, resembling a furiously cornered kitten trying to intimidate a massive tiger. Realizing she was completely outmatched, she finally gave up, spun on her heel, and fled back to her apartment.

Slamming the door behind her, she threw herself onto the sofa, fuming.

When other girls were pursued by men, they were treated like delicate princesses. Why did it feel like she was sitting on a powder keg with him?!

He had just blown her world apart, leaving her stewing in a chaotic mix of anger and panic.

Was that even considered wooing someone? If they had been in a dark alley, she would have assumed she was being mugged!

There was no way she would ever agree to be with him. Never in a million years!

Norah took a deep breath and exhaled forcefully, trying to expel the overwhelming frustration and heat bubbling in her chest.

*

The next morning, Norah packed a small suitcase, planning to head back to the Lamont family estate. But the second she opened her door, she ran straight into Gonzalez, who was just stepping out of his own apartment.

Norah treated him like he was invisible, marching straight toward the elevator.

The man followed at a leisurely pace, stepping into the elevator right behind her.

Since it was the weekend, the building was quiet. They stood side-by-side in the empty elevator, separated only by her suitcase.

Gonzalez glanced down at her luggage. "When are you coming back?"

"I'm not!" she snapped, purely out of spite.

Gonzalez stared at her puffed-up, angry cheeks. His voice was terrifyingly calm. "When you get home, tell Mr. Lamont to cancel any plans he has for today."

"I'll walk you to your car," the man offered, his gravelly voice remarkably gentler now.

"No need. My driver is already downstairs!" she rejected swiftly.

Gonzalez didn't argue. When the elevator doors slid open in the underground garage, he simply reached over and took control of her suitcase. His sharp gaze swept the lot, quickly spotting the Lamont family car before striding toward it.

Norah followed behind him. Staring at his broad, imposing back, she felt a complicated mess of emotions twisting inside her.

The driver stepped out, opening the back door for her.

Norah paused and looked back at Gonzalez, her voice dropping. "You should really think about it. Maybe we could just be friends."

Gonzalez's jaw tightened, his tone dark and resolute. "I'm not thinking about it. You are my only option."

Coming back to the Hanson family, moving into The Eden Apartments... every single choice he had made was for her. She was his sole purpose and his ultimate destination.

Stunned by the absolute certainty in his voice, Norah couldn't find a single word in response. She lowered her eyes and slid into the car.