Chapter 11 After all , Gabriel was still a man - he couldn't help but respond to Ruby's teasing advances . He swept her up into his arms and carried her upstairs . The atmosphere in the room quickly turned heated and intimate . But just when things were about to cross the line , Gabriel suddenly let go of her . " Rue , I'm not feeling well today . Let's leave it for another time . " With that , he got up , put on his clothes , and headed straight to the study next door . 1/7 Chapter 11 + 5 Points At that crucial moment , all he could think about was Violet . Violet was shy about things like this - so different from Ruby . He used to think being with someone like Ruby was more exciting , more fun . But now , he was starting to feel like Violet's subtle , reserved reactions were more sincere , more real . Ruby , noticing his hesitation , tried to take the lead - but he pushed her away without the slightest warmth . " Rue , I just remembered there's something urgent at the office . You should rest . Don't wait up for me . " Without another word , he buckled his belt , 2/7 Chapter 11 + 5 Points grabbed his clothes , and left the room . Before Ruby could even react , Gabriel was already gone . The next morning , Violet had just gotten out of bed when she saw a message from her father . Her expression darkened slightly . Though the couple at the Martins ' estate were her biological parents , there was little affection between them . Aside from necessary occasions , she rarely went back , and her father hardly ever asked her to return . As she stood there , lost in thought , Xavier wrapped his arms around her from behind . " What's wrong ? You look upset so early in 3/7 Chapter 11 + 5 Points the morning ." " It's Dad " she said . " He wants me to come home . " Xavier knew well that her relationship with her parents was strained - and even more so that they never truly accepted her . " If you want to go , I'll come with you . They won't dare give you a hard time with me there ." Violet turned and buried her face in the crook of his neck . " Xavier , thank you . " A smile tugged at the corner of his lips . " If all I get is a ' thank you , that feels pretty insincere . Tonight … " Violet could already guess what he was implying . Her ears flushed pink . She 4/7 Chapter 11 + 5 Points clamped a hand over his mouth , warning him , " Don't you dare say it . " " I haven't been back in a long time either , " she added . " We should probably bring something with us . " " I've got it covered ," Xavier said , catching her hand . " I'll have my assistant take care of everything . You just go get dressed - we'll leave once you're ready . " They were practically husband and wife now , so Violet didn't refuse . She went to the walk - in closet and changed . When she came downstairs in a soft apricot - colored dress , she saw the staff loading box after box into the trunk . 5/7 Chapter 11 + 5 Points " This is way too much . Anyone who didn't know better would think you're bribing them for marrying me ." " We're about to get our marriage certificate " Xavier replied . " It's only right to bring some gifts to your parents . That way , they won't dare look down on you ." Violet didn't really care about such formalities , but seeing how thoughtful he was , she didn't object . Just as she got into the car , Xavier received a phone call - something urgent had come up at the company and needed his attention . " Go take care of it ," she said . " You've assigned so many bodyguards to me - I'll be fine . " He leaned down and kissed her gently on the 6/7 Chapter 11 + 5 Points forehead , made a few quick arrangements , and then left . Two hours later , the car pulled up outside the Martins estate . " Ma'am , " Roy , the driver , asked , " should we bring the gifts in now ? " . " Yes ," Violet replied . " Bring everything inside ." Bodyguards began unloading box after box . But the moment Violet stepped through the doorway , a shattered teacup flew past her and smashed on the ground in front of her . " So , you do remember how to come home , " her mother snapped . " I thought you'd already erased us - your family - from your heart ! " 7/7