Chapter 77

With a flushed face, Emma carefully took the Sanctus gem and fastened it around Gabriel's neck. After adjusting it properly, she took a good look at it. The effect was exactly what she had envisioned. Gabriel's lips curled into a pleased smile, and the next second, he leaned in for another kiss, his lips trailing over her skin. What followed was inevitable. That night, Gabriel was clearly in an excellent mood, pulling Emma along in his relentless indulgence for hours. All she could think about was how the Sanctus gem kept pressing against her chest throughout the night. … The next morning, Emma arrived at the office feeling refreshed. She wore a white blouse and a fitted red pencil skirt, accentuating her elegant yet striking presence. As she walked through the company, many employees paused to admire her. Most had thought of her as the soft-spoken and graceful type. None of them could have imagined Emma to look so stunning and captivating in red. Entering the top floor, Emma g