Chapter 3 " Tll take it . Send it to me later . " Gabriella looked at him , her smile cold . and distant . " One more reminder - don't take photos of your mistress again . Wouldn't want her ending up dead , too . " Reynald pressed his lips tight . His glare was so sharp it could cut a hole through her face . He'd only get worse in these last two weeks . Gabriella knew . She didn't care . Once the photos were done , the three of them left the villa . " Rey , " Vanessa suddenly said , " I just got my license . Can I drive us back ? " Reynald nodded . She looked at Gabriella , pretending to be pitiful . " Gabriella . I get nervous with strangers . Can you walk back on your own ? " Gabriella looked at Reynald . " There are no cars out here . Walking down the mountain takes three hours . It's already nine . And I'm in heels . " " Are you afraid of mountain roads now ? " Reynald sweetly opened the door for Vanessa , never even glancing at her . " Honey, don't tell me you forgot where you crawled out from . Since when did you become so delicate ? " Another reminder . He was always terrified she might forget her place- even for a second . Gabriella's eyes burned . She took off her heels and hurled them . Reynald tilted his head . The heel scraped across his cheek - blood followed . With a bang , the shoe slammed into the car window and left a dent . Gabriella walked away barefoot , biting her lip so hard she almost bled . She wouldn't cry . Not when no one cared . Tears , in her case , were just a joke . Reynald's ear followed behind , speeding up and slowing down . Vanessa's panicked voice rang out . " Ah ! I'm scared ! " And his gentle voice followed . " Don't be . I'm here . " Gabriella's chest twisted . He'd said the same thing ten years ago - when he pulled her off the rooftop . But now , saying it to Vanessa , who looked 70 % like her ... now he meant it . Gabriella walked faster , not caring as the gravel tore her feet open , blood staining the dirt . But no matter how fast she went , Vanessa matched her . The car followed like a shadow . Gabriella stopped , letting them pass . But suddenly , Vanessa screamed . The car swerved - and slammed into . her . She hit the ground , pain crashing over her like a wave . Before her vision faded , she saw Reynald running toward her , pale and frantic . Then everything went black . When she woke , the air reeked of disinfectant . Chapter ) Still groggy , she watched Vanessa rush into Reynald's arms , eyes brimming with tears . " It's all my fault , " she sobbed . " I shouldn't have driven so soon after getting my license . What if something happened to Gabriella ? I ... " " What are you afraid of ? " Reynald cupped her face and wiped her tears . " It's just three broken ribs . Even if she died ... " He turned his head casually . Their eyes met . He froze . Then smiled . " I'd still write a letter of forgiveness - as her next of kin . " Gabriella's heart turned to ice . But she wasn't surprised . If she really died , he'd probably light fireworks across the city . But the heart she gave him - the one beating in his chest - would never let him forget that she owed him nothing . They both hated who she was . She was finally free . But the heart carrying a killer's blood would keep him alive , chained to her memory . He'd never know peace . " Gabriella , you're finally awake . I made you oatmeal . Let me help you . eat . " Vanessa walked up cheerfully . Before Gabriella could refuse , she yanked her up and shoved the bowl into her arms . The sudden movement tugged at her injury . Hot oatmeal spilled across her chest . Gabriella curled in pain , gasping . " Oh no ! I'm so sorry ! I didn't mean to hurt you . I don't have much experience taking care of people . " Vanessa let go of the bowl . Chapter 3 Gabriella caught it just before it hit the floor . " I'm sorry , I'm sorry ! I almost made another mess ... Ouch ! " She reached . forward again . Gabriella raised her arm and flung the bowl , oatmeal and all , right at Vanessa . " Vanessa ! " Reynald pulled her into his arms , shielding her . His glare locked onto Gabriella , burning with fury . As if he'd kill her right there . Freelance photographer Violet Beck is forced into an engagement with CEO Roy Payne. He is everything her wild heart rebels against: proper, predictable, and painfully kind. But love has a way of devel...