It was late at night at the Summerfield Hotel.
Colby heard a knock at his door.
When he opened it, he saw Gina standing there, her face pale and tears streaming down like a spring rain. Colby frowned, almost instinctively wanting to close the door. But Gina quickly put her hand on the door frame, not caring if it might get caught.
"Mr. Colby! I need to talk to you!" she said, her voice urgent and shaky.
"We have nothing to discuss," Colby replied coldly, ready to shut the door. Just then, Gina blurted out, "I genuinely admire you, Mr. Colby! Remember when you saved me overseas?"
Colby shot her a frosty glance. He didn’t recall saving this woman.
"I’ve taken many lives and saved many too. What makes you think I’d remember you?"
"It doesn’t matter if you don’t remember me, Mr. Colby, as long as I remember you!" Gina looked earnestly at him. "If it weren’t for you, I'd have died overseas! My father was drowning in debt, and you spared me! I’m truly grateful. Everything I said in front of Ms. Sophie tonight came from the heart… I genuinely care about you, Mr. Colby! I've worked hard to get where I am today, just to stand before you. I don’t want you to hate me."
Gina looked at him with eyes full of plea.
Another man might have been swayed by her performance. But Colby was a seasoned actor himself. He had read countless faces, understanding the story behind each expression. He knew Gina’s tale was part truth, part fiction.
Seeing Colby’s silence, Gina softened her tone, "Mr. Colby, I’m not trying to come between you and Ms. Sophie, but I couldn’t stand by while she insulted you in front of everyone… So…"
"Are you finished?" Colby’s tone was ice-cold.
Gina hesitated.
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why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
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Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...