Chapter 17 Ard 2018 Vouchery She gasped softly , trying to withdraw her foot , but it was firmly supported . The feet of a ballet dancer are rarely beautiful ; the more dedicated one is , the more scars and calluses appear . Hers were even worse . Nicholas moved with great gentleness , and she barely felt any discomfort before her slippers were changed . " Thank you , Nicholas , but you really don't have to ... " It wasn't that she didn't understand Nicholas's feelings , nor was she unmoved by him . But five years ago , for various reasons , she had already let him down once . Now , after being hurt by another man , how could she , with a clear conscience , accept this pure and passionate love from him ? The man tidied the hem of her dress like a gentleman . " Everything I do is of my own free will . I don't need any reward or response from you . " His eyes brimmed with deep affection . " Just by standing here , as long as I can see you well , that's the greatest gift heaven could give me . " Gabrielle gazed at his handsome features , her eyes stinging with emotion " But I've lived with someone else for five years , I ... " " Gabby , you know I don't care about that . " 037 Chapter 17 Gabrielle pressed her lips together . " Nicholas , I'm afraid I'll hurt you . What if I can't move on from what happened before , what if I can't love someone properly again ... " Her voice grew quieter and quieter , her lashes trembling with unease . Nicholas , hearing her words , instead let out a low laugh . Gabrielle was taken aback . " Why are you laughing ? " " Gabby , you don't need to worry about any of that . It's okay if you can't move on , it's okay if you can't love , it's all okay . I can accept everything about you . " " Anytime , if I make you uncomfortable , you can immediately say ' no ' to me , alright ? " He gently smoothed her wind - blown hair . " In front of me , all you need to do is be yourself . " Gabrielle was stunned . " Just ... myself ? " Nicholas placed a kiss on the back of her hand . " That's right . " On the other side , in Boston . Leonardo had already received the information Arnold had found for him . He plugged the USB drive into the computer , and many videos popped up As the man watched one video after another , his face grew increasingly grim All color drained from his face , and his hands , resting on his legs , trembled as he dialed a number . Chapter 17 " The 10 billion dollars sent to Wyatt , it's time to get it back . " " Yes , Mr. Ferney, I'll take care of it right away . " " Bring Alaina here . Tell her I've regained my memory and want to see her . " 200 Viera The man's face was hidden in the darkness , shadowed and grim , but his lips suddenly curled into a crazed smile . An hour later . Alaina suddenly pushed open the door , her face full of surprise and joy . " Leonardo , you're awake ! That's wonderful ! " A fleeting shadow passed through the man's eyes , but his face wore a gentle , affectionate smile . " Baby , you're here . " " You really remembered ! " She threw herself into his arms , her lips pouting in grievance . " Do you know how sad and scared I've been these past few days ? " " I know , I know everything . " Alaina pouted , pretending to act spoiled , while secretly watching Leonardo's expression out of the corner of her eye . Seeing that the man's demeanor was no different from before , she finally felt relieved . Then , her eyes shifted as she tentatively asked , " Leonardo , you didn't really transfer that 10 billion dollars to Wyatt , did you ? " Leonardo sighed , his brows furrowed with worry . " Yes , the 10 billion 217 Chapter 17 2 Vouchers dollars has already been sent to Wyatt's account . It's impossible to get it back now . " No- " Alaina almost blurted out . She had just received a call from Wyatt that morning , saying not a single cent had entered his account . But Leonardo's words didn't sound like a lie ... Could it be that Wyatt was lying to her ? He wanted to keep all the money for himself ! As soon as this thought appeared , Alaina instinctively shivered . Wyatt had always been cunning and treacherous . If he wanted to do something like this , it wasn't entirely impossible . As she was thinking , she suddenly saw Wyatt through the one - way glass in the CEO's office . He was following behind Leonardo's assistant , grinning smugly , not at all like someone at odds with the Ferney family . Alaina's expression froze . " Why is he here ? " " Oh , you mean Wyatt ? He said he has a secret to tell me in person and refused to say it over the phone . " Leonardo sighed . " Baby , wait here for me , I'll go see him . " Alaina watched the man's departing figure , her unease growing stronger . 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