Chapter 23 In the next second , Leonardo's phone was bombarded with text messages . The screen was filled with messages : " The Ferney Group's capital chain has broken , and its market value has evaporated by ninety percent . The man strode away with long legs , leaving behind a calm remark , " Mr. Ferney , I hope you won't disturb me and my wife again , or else I can't guarantee that the remaining ten percent won't disappear immediately . " Leonardo stood frozen in place , his eyes and brows covered in shards of ice . He saw a beautiful figure step out of the car and take Nicholas's hand . Suddenly , Leonardo had a premonition that this might be the last time he would ever see her . From that moment on , his world would never again have that bright and unrestrained girl ; he could only , from across the distant ocean , long for and gaze toward Gabrielle countless times . He staggered , using all his strength to run toward Gabrielle . " Gabrielle ! Gabby ! " The woman's figure paused slightly , her delicate profile made even colder by the snow and ice . " Gabby , I'm begging you , could you look back at me just once ? " Just let him have a memory to hold onto in the days he has left to atone Chapter 23 23dWouchers Leonardo waited with hope for her to turn around , but the woman's figure only paused for a moment before she calmly continued forward , arm in arm with Nicholas . Gabrielle never looked back , her spine straight , striding forward with determination and resolve . She thought , " Leonardo , I told you , I will never love you again , and I will never stay for you again . " Snowflakes gently fell on her and Nicholas , and just like that , they walked on together toward old age . Gabrielle was proposed to on a warm and gentle spring day . It was all because she had once casually told Nicholas that she wanted to wear a beautiful dress on every important day of her life . So he dedicated this day to the spring of the Amalfi Coast . There weren't many guests at the proposal , only their closest friends . The sea under the setting sun was dyed orange - red , casting a natural blush on her face . Nicholas held a diamond ring , knelt on one knee , his deep blue eyes fixed on Gabrielle , never leaving her for a moment . He adored his princess just as he had five years ago , Loyalty , respect , and care . At this moment , Gabrielle had once again received the invitation from the London Coliseum , inviting her to become the principal dancer . This time , she held onto the opportunity tightly . 258 Pers Chapter 23 Just as she did now , she reached out her hand and put on the ring that symbolized true love . Fingers interlaced , they embraced amid cheers and the sound of waves crashing on the shore . Once again , they set out to pursue their dreams and love . Gabrielle held Nicholas's hand , walking side by side through snowfall after snowfall , witnessing bloom after bloom . Until their hair turned white . In "A Lady Hard to Please" by CrushReels, a single mother makes a poignant return to the city she fled seven years ago. Her mission: to secure treatment for her son's leukemia, setting the stage for an emotional journey of love and resilience amidst past heartbreak. As her ex-lover reenters her life upon hearing of her return, old wounds resurface, sparking a complex web of emotions and decisions that delve deep into themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the enduring power of love. This modern romance novel stands out for its raw portrayal of familial bonds tested by adversity, offering readers a compelling exploration of human strength and vulnerability. With a captivating blend of heart-wrenching moments and tender revelations, "A Lady Hard to Please" promises a captivating read that lingers in the heart long after the final page. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a tale that transcends boundaries and speaks to the resilience of the human spirit.