Free Web NovelChapter 114: Chapter 114 Madam?
Only then did he realize that he had spent the entire ride mentally bickering with Xiberius to the point that he completely lost track of time.
However, a new problem immediately surfaced the moment the car stopped.
How exactly was he supposed to step out of the vehicle and stand there looking composed and dignified like usual when the situation beneath his slacks was still painfully obvious?
Just thinking about it made Gideon feel an unfamiliar sense of embarrassment creeping over him.
Part of him wanted to simply dismiss it as a perfectly normal physiological reaction for a man. But the problem was that the outline of his hard cock beneath his pants had become far too pronounced to casually ignore. The mere thought of stepping outside while looking like this made him feel absurdly exposed.
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The idea of other people noticing it and looking at him with obvious understanding or lust made Gideon feel deeply uncomfortable.
"You all go ahead first. I need to make a call."
Gideon suddenly spoke up the moment the car stopped, finally finding a reasonable excuse to remain behind and calm the raging desire still tormenting his body.
His expression remained as composed and indifferent as ever, making it impossible for anyone to guess the embarrassing predicament he was currently dealing with beneath that calm exterior.
Fortunately, the others did not think much about it.
One after another, they stepped out of the car without suspicion.
Meanwhile, both Gage and Ashley secretly let out breaths of relief almost at the same time.
Gage was naturally pleased that Gideon was not immediately sticking close to his sister again the moment they arrived. At the very least, this gave him a short moment to breathe and lessen the strange tension that had been suffocating the atmosphere earlier.
As for Ashley, she also felt strangely pardoned by the temporary distance.
Now that Gideon was no longer sitting right beside her, she finally had enough space to calm her racing heartbeat and quietly sort through the confusing reactions her body had been experiencing ever since being near him. The warmth lingering beneath her skin still had not fully faded, and the more she thought about it, the more flustered she became.
She truly could not understand why merely being close to Gideon affected her this strongly.
As soon as the business car smoothly stopped in front of the entrance of a luxurious high-end restaurant, which also happened to be the agreed meeting place with the businessmen they were planning to meet today, Gideon’s assistant immediately stepped out first and handed the car keys to the waiting valet before quickly jogging toward Ashley’s side of the car, intending to open the door for her personally.
Unfortunately for him, Gage was faster.
By the time the assistant arrived, Gage had already opened the car door and was helping Ashley out of the vehicle himself.
However, the moment Ashley’s feet touched the ground, her knees suddenly weakened without warning, turning soft and unsteady as though they had melted into jelly. The lingering effects of everything that had happened inside the car earlier had clearly not completely faded yet.
Fortunately, Gage reacted quickly and immediately supported her by the arm before she could stumble forward awkwardly.
"Ash? What’s wrong? Are you alright? Or are you tired?" Gage asked worriedly while firmly supporting Ashley by the arm as he slowly guided her toward the restaurant entrance.
Although his attention remained on his sister, years of experience as a seasoned special forces commander had long sharpened his instincts to an almost frightening degree. His senses were always unconsciously alert to danger and hostile intent around him.
Because of that, the moment he turned away with Ashley, Gage immediately felt a heavy pressure settle against his back.
It was subtle, yet incredibly sharp.
The sensation was so intense that it almost felt as though someone was silently stabbing holes through his back with their gaze alone.
Without changing his expression, Gage’s awareness instantly spread around the entire area, instinctively assessing every possible angle and corner nearby. However, it did not take him long to identify the source of that suffocating stare.
The sharp gaze was coming directly from Gideon’s car.
And aside from Gideon himself, who had chosen to remain behind inside the vehicle, there was no one else there.
Even so, Gage did not turn around to acknowledge it.
Instead, his back straightened even further as he continued walking beside Ashley, his posture firm and unwavering as though silently staking his claim.
As long as he was here, he would absolutely guard his sister from Gideon’s "dirty paws."
Gideon was not actually making any phone call inside the car at all.
From beginning to end, his attention had remained fixed on Ashley’s retreating figure as he silently watched her walk toward the restaurant entrance together with Gage.
And the more he watched their closeness, the darker his mood became.
No matter how many times Gideon reminded himself that Gage was Ashley’s biological brother, the possessiveness raging inside him refused to calm down. In fact, it only intensified further. His wolf had already become so provoked that it practically wanted to burst free, pounce on Gage, and tear him apart simply for touching and supporting Ashley so naturally.
The violent fluctuations of both his own emotions and his wolf’s instincts were becoming increasingly difficult for Gideon to suppress.
As a result, the atmosphere inside the car gradually turned heavier and darker.
Outside, the valet who was originally supposed to park the vehicle had already frozen stiff beside the driver’s seat. His knees trembled so badly that they nearly gave out beneath him, yet he did not even dare make a sound.
Cold sweat continuously trickled down his back as a terrifying sense of danger wrapped tightly around him.
It felt as though a monstrous predator hidden within the car had already locked onto him completely, and if he moved even a single muscle recklessly, that predator would immediately pounce and rip him apart alive.
An overwhelming bloodlust silently radiated from inside the vehicle, suffocating enough to make the valet stand there motionless in pure fear.
As soon as Ashley, Gage, and Gideon’s assistant stepped inside the high-end restaurant, the restaurant manager was already waiting near the entrance personally to receive them.
The moment he saw the group enter, the manager immediately approached with a polished and amiable smile plastered across his face. However, beneath that professional expression, his sharp eyes were quietly assessing everyone present, searching for the true highest-ranking person among them.
Years of working in such an establishment had long sharpened his ability to judge people based on their aura, mannerisms, clothing, and the subtle way they carried themselves.
After a quick assessment, the manager instinctively concluded that Gideon’s assistant was likely the personal assistant of the real important figure behind the gathering. Because of that, he politely approached the assistant first and greeted him warmly.
Only afterward did his attention shift toward Ashley.
The manager’s eyes subtly brightened the moment he observed her carefully.
Ashley carried herself with an elegance and calm temperament that ordinary women simply did not possess. Combined with her appearance and the way the others unconsciously gave her room, the manager immediately assumed she was either the wife or perhaps the lover of the true influential figure behind the group.
As for Gage...
With his imposing physique, sharp gaze, and vigilant demeanor, the manager naturally categorized him as a bodyguard accompanying Ashley.
After silently arranging everyone’s "positions" in his mind, the manager’s smile toward Ashley became even more courteous and amiable.
"Hello, Madam. Welcome to Four Seasons Restaurant. I believe you are part of Mr. Walker’s entourage?"
The manager spoke politely as he respectfully bowed toward Ashley.
The moment those words left his mouth, the three of them immediately realized there had been a misunderstanding.
Ashley, however, was still slightly distracted by everything that had happened earlier inside the car and failed to react immediately. Meanwhile, Gage instantly frowned and was just about to clarify that Ashley and Gideon were not in that kind of relationship when—
Gideon finally arrived.
The moment he stepped inside the restaurant entrance, the atmosphere around them visibly changed.
An overwhelmingly oppressive aura instantly swept across the area, causing everyone nearby to unconsciously fall silent as though invisible pressure had suddenly descended upon their shoulders. Even the surrounding staff stiffened instinctively like startled quails.
At the same time, Gage’s instincts immediately flared violently.
Years of experience on countless dangerous missions made his body react almost automatically to threatening presences, and right now, every alarm bell inside him was ringing madly. Without hesitation, he subtly moved closer to Ashley in a protective stance while his guard rose to its peak.
As for the manager, although he had always prided himself on being someone who could calmly deal with all kinds of influential figures, whether politicians, wealthy businessmen, or even dangerous people from the underground world, Gideon’s mere presence still shattered his composure instantly.
