Genevieve's heart skipped a beat, and she blurted out, "No."
In reality, there was nothing going on between her and Gideon. She simply saw him as a close friend.
She could have easily told him the truth about Ace.
Yet, for some inexplicable reason, she felt that if she so much as mentioned Ace's name, those charming eyes of his would dim with disappointment.
She didn't want to see sadness in those eyes; they were far more beautiful when they were full of life.
Gideon let out a soft, mesmerizing chuckle. "That's good to hear."
He continued to lean in closer. He was too close!
Genevieve's heart stopped for a second. Instinctively, she pressed her hands against his shoulders and warned him coldly, "Don't come any closer."
"What?"
Gideon looked at her in confusion. His long fingers br
