"You know, I never pictured you as a big shot, running a massive company. I figured you'd be some kind of adventurer," Erick said, his voice casual but with a hint of admiration.
Gabrielle was in the bathroom, changing clothes. If she walked out still wearing that tight, sexy outfit, every eye in the village would be glued to her. Even Anna couldn't help but sneak glances at her own body, comparing herself to Gabrielle's curvy, seductive figure. Her eyes would flick back and forth, and the faintest crease formed between her brows. She was being too adorable, though, and I almost told her not to worry. But I held back, just enjoying her quiet insecurity.
"Well, I've just been lucky, I guess. It's not like I built it all by myself," I said, thinking back to when I was practically nothing. Amon and Gabrielle had been the real driving force behind it all, laying the foundation when I had barely started.
