He held the ring out to her, his eyes overflowing with adoration. "Marry me. I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you. I swear I will never let you suffer another grievance for as long as I live."
From out of nowhere, a swarm of journalists surged forward. Cameras flashed frantically, capturing every angle of the dramatic scene.
Just as Christian held his breath, desperately awaiting Chloe's response, another figure approached at a leisurely pace.
Dressed in an immaculate black suit, Gideon walked right past Christian, stopping directly in front of Chloe. He, too, slowly lowered himself to one knee. In his hand rested a delicate pearl ring, the exact match to the pearl necklace she wore around her neck.
He looked up at her, his eyes steady, warm, and absolute. "Chloe, I wan
