Chapter 1002:
Satisfied, Corey smiled faintly before turning his attention to Pierre. “Pierre, take a ride first and tame the horse.”
Pierre nodded, mounting the horse with effortless grace. His tall, commanding presence naturally drew attention. Gemma’s eyes were fixed on Pierre, her gaze lingering.
Corey, however, had his attention elsewhere—he was watching Gemma. With a resigned sigh, he shook his head.
After taming the horse, Pierre approached Gemma and effortlessly lifted her onto the saddle. He climbed up behind her, wrapping his arms securely around her and tightening the reins. At first, Gemma was tense, fear evident in her posture. But as the ride continued, she began to relax, leaning against Pierre’s solid frame.
“Go slowly,” she murmured, her voice soft and still tinged with apprehension.
Pierre nodded, careful to avoid the faint fragrance emanating from her. “If you feel uncomfortable, let me know immediately. If you can’t speak, pinch my hand.”
“Okay,” Gemma replied.
Outside the riding arena, Corey stood with his arms crossed, his eyes never leaving Gemma. He watched as the horse began to pick up speed, and Gemma’s initial hesitation gave way to pure joy.
Seeing Gemma so happy, Corey found himself smiling too. This year had been a monumental one for him—he had achieved countless milestones and received numerous awards. Yet, none of those compared to the simple joy of today.
Pierre’s ears were filled with the sound of Gemma’s laughter. Her voice was as clear as a bell, soft and soothing, tugging at something he couldn’t quite name. Instinctively, he held her tighter.
Gemma noticed the shift, turning her head slightly to look at him. Her long hair brushed against his chest, the light, fleeting touch stealing his breath. Her face, framed by the sunlight, was beautiful and innocent. She truly was Corey’s most precious gem.
Pierre pressed his lips together, holding back a flood of emotions. Leaning closer, he asked softly, “Gemma, do you want to go faster?”
Gemma blinked at him, surprised by the way he said her name. It made her laugh, light and carefree. She nodded obediently. Hiding the ice that flickered in his eyes, Pierre kicked the horse, urging it forward.
From the sidelines, Corey watched as the horse picked up speed. His protective instincts kicked in immediately. He opened his mouth to shout for Pierre to slow down.noveldrama
Gemma let out a frightened scream.
Pierre reacted instantly, pulling hard on the reins in an attempt to regain control. But the action only agitated the horse further, causing it to rear back violently, hooves thrashing in the air.
As soon as Corey sensed something was wrong with the horse, he sprinted forward, but it was too late to catch Gemma. Fortunately, Pierre reacted quickly. He managed to roll off the horse, keeping Gemma safe in the process.
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