Lock You In My Heart

Chapter 435

Westley didn’t want to give in at all. It was as if he didn’t want Gabrielle to know more about the Campbell Family.

“Bonnie, Wilson won’t be here until later. How about we go to the coffee shop nearby and wait for him?” Gabrielle tried to lighten the atmosphere. Her smile was overly bright, and she was desperate to defuse the tension.

The friendly atmosphere became embarrassing and awkward because of Westley. Gabrielle bit her lip; it was getting unbearable.

“Okay, let’s go. I want to have a cup of coffee too. It will be more comfortable to sit down and chat.” Bonnie nodded, took Tammy’s hand in hers, and headed towards the café. The little girl bounced with each step.

Westley and Gabrielle walked a little behind them. Gabrielle pulled on Westley’s arm to grab his attention and whisper to him. She tried to keep her voice low.

“Westley, why didn’t you let Bonnie tell me her family background?” Gabrielle thought that Westley did it on purpose. There was always a reason behind his actions.

What the hell was going on? Was it supposed to be a big secret? Why didn’t he let her listen to Bonnie? In Gabrielle’s view, Westley had gone too far this time around.

“Do you really want to know?” Westley looked down at her, his eyes intense and serious.

“Yes, Westley. I do.” Gabrielle returned his stare. She saw him sigh heavily and run his fingers through his hair.

Gabrielle wanted to know more about Bonnie. It was a good thing because they were family after all. They had to get along well with each other. That was why it surprised her that Westley deliberately

interrupted them. Gabrielle found it a little excessive and unnecessary.

“If you want to, you can please me first. How are you going to do that?” Westley had a smile playing on his lips. His meaning was crystal clear—he wanted to take advantage of her. That was so like him.

Gabrielle gave him the side eye and tutted. “Then, I’d better just ask Bonnie directly.”

Gabrielle was a bit annoyed. ‘Please him? Fine. Whatever. If he won’t tell me anything, then so be it.’

Westley saw that Gabrielle let go of his arm and was about to catch up with Bonnie, so he quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her back to him. “All right, all right. Don’t be angry. I’ll tell you.”

Gabrielle raised her eyebrow at him. She noticed several girls stealing looks at Westley and whispering. Gabrielle; she wanted to avoid them. She probably should get used to it by now, but she just couldn’t find it in her.

Her handsome husband always attracted women’s attention wherever they went. Even if he was walking or eating silently, people often glanced their way. Gabrielle didn’t have a say in the matter, and she didn’t have a choice.

“Let’s hurry up. Someone might take pictures of you.” Gabrielle felt uneasy, and she basically dragged him towards Bonnie.

She didn’t have to think about it when she was alone. But with Westley here with her, Gabrielle felt as though all eyes were on her. She had to resist the urge to cover her face and run.

“I’m not a celebrity, and I don’t have fans. Everyone’s in a hurry to board the plane, and no one has time to look at me and snap photos. Besides, I’m yours. Right? They’re probably only jealous of you,” Westley shrugged and said nonchalantly.

Gabrielle started to open her mouth to respond but realized that she didn’t know what to say to that. Instead, she glared at him.

He was so arrogant that it was almost unbelievable.

“Anyway, hurry up.”

Gabrielle didn’t like having strangers getting jealous of her. It only made her queasy and uncomfortable. She simply didn’t enjoy getting noticed by too many people.

There was a nagging feeling inside of her that their relationship was about to be exposed.

She wasn’t ready to make it public, so it was better if she avoided being seen with Westley as much as possible.

“You’re right. Look at all those men staring at you with no shame. Why should I let them keep on looking at my beautiful wife?” Westley stared daggers at them. He looked so jealous, which made Gabrielle’s heart flutter.

“Westley, I think it’s better for us not to show up in public together. I’m afraid that we can’t hide our relationship anymore, and people will figure things out. What will others think of you, then?” Gabrielle was not afraid for herself. She had been slandered and spoken ill of so many times that it wouldn’t have that much effect on her anymore. What she was worried about, however, was Westley’s reputation.

“Well, who would dare to badmouth me? I want to see who’s bold enough to do so.” Westley’s eyes narrowed and turned cold. When he got into this mood, he wasn’t someone to be trifled with.

Gabrielle smiled softly. This was typical of Westley. He was arrogant and proud, and he didn’t appreciate people speaking ill of him.

“I just think…”

“Gabriell

e, you worry too much. I won’t let anything you don’t like happen. I promise, okay?” Westley took her hand and eyed her seriously.

Gabrielle knew that wasn’t an empty promise. If photos of the two of them leaked and she told him she still didn’t want the public to know about their relationship, Westley could make all the pictures and articles disappear in less than five minutes.

He was Westley. He could do whatever he wanted.

“I believe you. So, what does Bonnie’s family do?” When the two almost reached the door of the coffee shop, Gabrielle suddenly remembered and asked Westley.

She was so curious about what the Campbell Family was doing in Italy. She really wanted to know.

“Have you heard of the Angie family in Italy?” Westley asked her.

“I’ve heard that it’s the biggest and the most mysterious family in Italy, and that they’re related to the royal family. They rank at the top, and they’re involved, business-wise, in several fields. They have several enterprises scattered all over the world, and they also make profits from illegal activities. Is Bonnie’s family the same as the Angie family?” Gabrielle’s face was full of raw fear. Her mouth opened slightly, and she peeked at Bonnie from the corners of her eyes.

Gabrielle knew the Angie family because they were also engaged in the jewelry business. As what she told Westley, they were involved in so many money-making activities.

“No!” Westley was shocked and shook his head vigorously. His brows furrowed, and he scrunched up his face.

“Then why did you mention them?” Gabrielle breathed a sigh of relief. She held herself back from beating her husband. If they weren’t even related, why did he mention it in the first place? What was the point?

“The Campbell Family is almost the same. They’re the largest foreign clan in Italy, and they have a good relationship with the Angie family. So you now know how powerful the Campbell Family is, right?” Westley asked Gabrielle seriously.

She nodded slowly. Of course, she understood. The Campbell Family turned out to be a great one— powerful, influential.

They sounded pretty amazing.

Gabrielle turned to look at Bonnie, who didn’t have an air of arrogance. So, it turned out that Bonnie was far from ordinary. Gabrielle admitted to herself that she underestimated Bonnie.

“Does Bonnie’s family have a wide range of businesses?”

Gabrielle had to ask. She had some pretty terrible thoughts, and she knew that gangs always did nefarious things on the side.

For example, smuggling and other illegal activities.

“Don’t worry. All their businesses are legit. They don’t like to dirty their hands by getting involved in anything illegal. If they did, my brother wouldn’t stay in Italy. He’s currently the director of the Campbell Family and the second-in-command to their leader.” Westley was speaking matter-of-factly.

“Well, I’m relieved. Wow, I can’t believe it. Bonnie’s family is that powerful. I have to be careful around her.” Gabrielle admired Bonnie’s family a lot. As a child, she used to watch TV shows and series that featured powerful gangs, but she had never seen any gang member in person.

She just met a core member, someone from the inner circle. More importantly, Bonnie was her sister- in-law.

“You don’t need to be careful, you know. Bonnie is a nice person, and I can see that she likes you too. I have no doubt you two will get along well.” Westley chuckled. He couldn’t help but laugh when he saw Gabrielle’s cautious look.

His wife was becoming more and more lovely every single day. And the more he knew her, the more he liked everything about her. He wasn’t wrong in marrying her.

“Gabrielle, you’re forgetting that you’re not a nobody. You’re also the daughter-in-law of the Morris family. On that front, there’s no difference between you and her. You don’t have to treat her differently or be extra cautious around her—that will only make her unhappy. She doesn’t like it when people talk about her family or even mention them. Plus, she doesn’t want to use and take advantage of her status. Do you understand, little thing?” Westley crouched a little low and playfully pinched her nose. His face was only inches from hers. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“I’m sorry, what? Who are you calling little thing?” Gabrielle was irked by the way he addressed her, but Westley’s eyes only crinkled in amusement.

Wasn’t little thing used to describe a child? Why did he call her that?

“Well, some part of you can’t be described as little thing anymore.” Westley winked at her and grinned wickedly.

Before the little thing was about to lose her temper, Westley put his arm over her shoulder and pulled her inside the coffee shop.

“Little daddy, little mommy, you’re so slow! We already placed our orders. Come and sit here.” When Tammy saw them come in, she raised her hand in a wave and greeted them.