Chapter 1067:
Gemma couldn’t hold back. “Oh, come on, Corey! He drove fast, yes, but you drank too much. That’s not Pierre’s fault.”
Standing her ground, she helped Pierre to his feet, saying, “You don’t need to kneel.”
Pierre gripped her arm, gently urging, “Miss Hampton, please don’t worry about me.”
Corey’s expression darkened further, venom in his voice as he scowled at Pierre. “You’ve got some nerve, don’t you? How long did it take you to win her over? To make her defend you against me?”
Gemma fired back, “You’re just making baseless accusations. Why must you be so troublesome?” Stunned, Corey could barely believe his ears. “You think I’m troublesome?”
Softening slightly, Gemma said, “Well, yes, you are being troublesome right now.”
The comment seemed to push Corey over the edge. He had intended to vent his anger on Pierre, but Gemma’s defense of Pierre had unexpectedly inflamed his temper further.
“Enough!” Corey snapped, his voice filled with finality. “You’re fired, Pierre. Get out!”
“I won’t allow it!” Gemma blurted out instinctively, her voice firm and unwavering.
Corey’s gaze darkened as he snapped, “It’s not your decision to make!”
“I don’t care!” Gemma’s voice rang out, sharp and resolute. “If you make Pierre leave, then you’re no brother of mine!”
The defiance in her words darkened Corey’s expression further. “You’ve really got some nerve, challenging me like this!” he shot back, his tone laced with disbelief.noveldrama
But Gemma didn’t flinch. She stood her ground, her small frame brimming with fierce determination. Like a protective bird shielding its nest, she positioned herself firmly in front of Pierre, ready to defend him at all costs. Pierre watched her his face a mixture of admiration and concern. To him, this altercation seemed trivial. Even if Corey dismissed him today, he knew there would be other opportunities to return. However, he hadn’t anticipated Gemma’s bold stand.
The siblings shared a stubborn streak, and neither seemed inclined to yield. Suddenly, Gemma’s breath hitched, and she began to gasp for air, her body weakening as she leaned heavily against Pierre.
Without hesitation, Pierre lifted her into his arms and applied a rescue technique he had learned and used before.
Corey froze, his anger forgotten. He moved as if to help but hesitated, realizing Pierre knew exactly what he was doing. For once, Corey had to admit Pierre was better equipped to handle this.
Moments later, Gemma’s lips parted, and she took a deep, steady breath. Color returned to her cheeks as her breathing evened out.
Watching this, Corey’s anger ebbed away, replaced by a sense of helplessness. He slumped against the table. Pierre, holding Gemma carefully, turned to Corey and called out with a deep sense of gravity, “Mr. Hampton.”
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