Chapter: 1405

Silence enveloped the room, until it was shattered by a knock at the door.

Gemma's heart skipped a beat as she sat up quickly.

Corey's voice penetrated the quiet. “Gemma, are you asleep?"

Gemma was taken aback. She hadn't anticipated Corey's sudden return, nor had she heard his car arrive. But now wasn't the time for reflection. She caught Pierre's eye, signaling. “It's Corey. Hide, quickly."

Pierre remained remarkably calm since his association with Gemma was purely professional. Still, being found alone with Gemma at night broke the rules, and he was liable.