Chapter 93

Eliana

My head was pounding, but I kept it held high, walking with Gavin as his security team finally pushed the paparazzis away. Question after question ran through my mind. Had Nicholas seen the interview? What was his reaction? Was he going to forgive me?

"I didn't tell you that this dress outlines your figure just the way I like it," Gavin's annoying compliment snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Why thank you!" I faked enthusiasm.

"I bet you taste as good as you look," he added, making me roll my eyes.

"Anyway, there is the annual Excellence Awards for the business community in this state," Gavin said after the interview, as he led me to the backyard of his residence.

"How does it concern me?" I spat, looking sharply at his arm as he guided it around my waist. His touch stirred bile in my gut, but I had to deal with it because it was the only way.

"Watch your mouth, Ellie; remember, you are at my mercy here," he added, maki