Chapter 10 " Yeah , my unde . That's his home , " Zach replied . Heating that , Giselle instinctively eased off the bike's pace . " Wait . Isn't this kind of inappropriate ? Bringing a stranger like me into his personal space … Someone his age would definitely hate that . Maybe we should go somewhere else . " Zarts Laughed . " What do you mean , his age ? He's only ten years older than me . We're tight - more like brothers , really . Trust me . He won't care . " Giselle fell silleen . Zach added , " I brought you here because it's close to where we were just hanging out . And my uncle has an amazing pool , so I figured you'd want to check it out . " " Your uncle and aunt aren't home right now , are they ? " " Don't worry . He's a total bachelor . He works like crazy and ends up sleeping at the office half the time , so he's hardly ever home . " They were nearly at the gate now , and Giselle decided not to overthink it . Perched on the mountaintop , the standalone villa offered breathtaking views . It was just far enough to escape the city's chaos , yet close enough to take in its vibrant sprawl . Behind the villa , an endless green golf course stretched into the distance , while to its right , a spacious parking lot was filled with rows of luxury cars . Every amenity was within easy reach , all set within lush landscaping where the air always felt crisp and refreshing . Even the security was flawless . Giselle couldn't begin to imagine what kind of ultra - elite tycoon could own a property in such a prime location . " Adrian , pick out a selection of new women's swimsuits for Ms. Holt to choose from . We'll be swimming later , " Zach said , removing his helmet as he addressed the villa's butler , Adrian Ellison . " Right away , sir . " With that , Zach guided Giselle into the expansive , luxurious living room , where the housekeeper offered them refreshments . Once Adrian returned with the swimsuits , the two headed to the pool . Situated at the side of the villa , the pool was even larger than those in professional aquatic centers . Its design was so innovative that it seemed to stretch endlessly , with no visible boundaries . Zach changed quickly and dove into the pool , already swimming laps by the time Giselle stepped out in her swimsuit . The sight nearly made his eyes pop out of his bead She'd gone with something close to a bikini , and her figure was smoking hot . At five feet six inches , her proportions were flawless . Years of regular workouts and extreme sports had left her toned and powerful , radiating an athletic beauty . Her legs were long and sculpted , her chest full and tempting , and her skin so pale it almost glowed . Calling her a knockout would've been an understatement . Giselle didn't even flinch under Zach's blatant stare . She just dove straight into the water . Just as strong a swimmer , she lit up the moment she hit the water , showing off a range of strokes as she glided around the pool before playfully splashing around with Zach She was dangerously alluring , a mystery he couldn't resist . But to her , he was just a fun , easygoing " buddy " , perfect for passing the time . They played freely in the pool , racing one minute , splashing the next , even trading tips between laughs . When Zach playfully drenched her with a huge splash , she shot back with a sharp kick before swimming off and diving deep into the six - and - a - half - foot water . Giselle held her breath underwater for two minutes before finally surfacing , gasping for air . As she lifted her head , her eyes landed on a tall , strikingly handsome man standing by the pool . The second she recognized that terrifyingly familiar figure , her breath caught . She wiped the water from her face roughly and blinked hard . Damn it . It really was him ! Donovan stood by the pool , staring at her like she was something vile , his gaze locked onto her with deadly intensity . When his eyes swept over her scandalously revealing bikini , his expression turned even colder as if he might dive in at any moment and rip her apart .