Chapter: 1482

Pierre noticed her curiosity mingled with hesitation. Her lips parted, yet no words emerged. Her reluctance only spurred him to tease her further. “It's getting late. Miss Hampton, time to retire," he said Frustration knotted inside Gemma as she realized he wasn't going to volunteer the information. "You're supposed to keep me updated on everything as my bodyguard. Have you forgotten your duties?"

Pierre responded, “Does that include personal calls?"

“Absolutely.”

Having teased her sufficiently, Pierre finally disclosed. "She's getting married and asked if I would attend."

Gemma instinctively questioned, “Are you the groom so she needs to check if you're attending?"