Chapter 37 When the contracts were released during the fashion show intermission , several people in the VIP lounge witnessed the live reactions . Of course , they saw Bradley leaving midway . " Winnie , have you already decided not to renew the contract with the Ferrell Group ? Do you want to reconsider ? " Frederick analyzed the situation rationally and thought that continuing to collaborate with the Ferrell Group might not be a bad idea . After all , Bradley had no idea that Sylvia , the one he sent abroad , was actually his wife . From a businessman's perspective , continuing the collaboration with the Ferrell Group could be advantageous . He also believed that as long as Vortex Studio was willing to renew the contract and the conditions weren't too demanding , Bradley would agree . Giselle shook her head with a firm attitude . " Uncle Frederick , I appreciate your suggestion , but I can't separate my personal and professional lives like that . I might end up holding grudges due to some personal issues . Thus , even if Ferrell Group offers ten times the previous compensation , I don't want to continue the collaboration . " She didn't want any association with Bradley , even if he had no idea that she was the one supporting him behind the scenes . She wasn't that forgiving . She wouldn't even want to earn money together with Bradley . Frederick nodded after hearing her decision . " That's fine . Make your own decision . I'm just offering advice . " Victoria , on the side , snorted disapprovingly , showing that she disagreed with his suggestion . " Why should Winnie make money with that kid ? The Henderson family has other options . Do we even have to collaborate with him in the first place ? In my opinion , he should quickly finalise the divorce so that Winnie can hurry up and move back to the Henderson family . " Frederick quickly apologised . " Mrs. Wellington , you are right . It was a poor consideration on my part . I apologise . " The lovey - dovey display of these two elders made the three younger ones cringe . Even William , who had seen it since childhood , found it nauseating. He stood up to leave and wanted to bring Giselle along . " Winnie , I brought something for you . Want to come with me ? " " Brat , if you don't want to stay with your parents , fine , but bringing Winnie with you ? " Victoria immediately saw through his intentions . 1 William sighed . " Mom , I'm just speaking the truth . " Giselle laughed and got up from the sofa . " Even if it's the truth , you might have to wait a bit , William . I want to go to the bathroom . You wait and chat with Auntie Victoria for a while . " William could only sit back down under Victoria's amused gaze . Victoria sighed lightly . " Giselle is considerate . Unlike you three , who want to run away without saying a few words to us . " Giselle , who had already left the lounge , was oblivious to all this . All she wanted now was to find the bathroom quickly . The pain in her lower abdomen made her realise that her period might be coming . She had this feeling on the way to the banquet . However , since her menstrual cycle was irregular , she often neglected to keep track of the days . Just as she was relieved to find a bathroom , her vigilance rose again . She was triggered by the person following her . Her gaze darkened , and her steps slowed down . The moment a shadow cast on her , she halted ! Unlike the last time at Mansion No. 9 , where she threw Xavier over her shoulder , this time , she was the one being held back against the cold wall . It sent shivers down her spine . As soon as she saw the man in front of her , she said mockingly , " Mr. Ferrell , this is the women's restroom . Isn't it inappropriate for you to do this ? " Bradley didn't loosen his grip despite her words . He could sense Giselle's vigilance . He frowned , and an unnamed anger started to brew within him . " Do you think it's appropriate to have relationships with other men before our divorce is official ? " Not just one man ! She could even agree to dance with Xavier , but she avoided him as if he was a poisonous snake ! Giselle seemed to hear a joke , and the sarcasm in her eyes thickened . She didn't even want to maintain a bit of dignity between them . " Bradley , what right do you have to say that ? You initiated the divorce . You treated our marriage like a joke , so why do you have the audacity to accuse me ? Have I ever said a word about you and Sarah in the past three years ? " " So , you admit to having a relationship with Rocco ? " 1/2 < Chapter 37 Bradley tightened his grip on her wrist suddenly ! He knew their so - called collaboration wasn't just some nonsense ! After all , what kind of collaboration could she have with Rocco ? Was she thinking of becoming a star at Radiant Entertainment ? Even if she was , there was no need to negotiate with their president ! Giselle didn't want to get entangled with him . She struggled to pull her hand away . " Bradley , you're hurting me ! Let go ! " She was already feeling uncomfortable , and now the pain in her stomach was becoming more severe . Especially with her back against the icy wall , the hollow design of her dress made her feel like she was in an ice cellar . But Bradley acted as if he couldn't understand her . Not only did he not release her , but he took a step forward and enclosed Giselle within his arms . " Giselle , I'm asking you a question . " His tall figure enveloped her , and his low , hoarse voice bit into her ear , demanding an answer . Giselle was on the verge of tears . She glared at him with red eyes . +30 Vouchers " So what if I admit it ? Whether I have a relationship with Rocco or not , what does it have to do with you ? You have the right to do as you please , so why can't I ? Bradley , let me tell you , Rocco and I are … " Before she could finish her sentence , a forceful kiss silenced her ! Giselle's mind went blank . Without thinking , she moved instinctively and slapped Bradley's face with all her might ! " Smack ! " The crisp sound echoed and lingered for a long time . Giselle didn't even know how she managed to break free from his restraint . Well , it served him right ! Giselle looked at the side of his face that she had slapped and thought he deserved it . Bradley was also stunned . He seemed unable to recover from the slap , yet he also contemplated the kiss . He raised his hand to wipe the corner of his mouth , and his fingertips were stained with a few drops of blood . Then , he glared at her . " I don't care how you know the Henderson family . Come back home with me . You will treat it as if you don't know them from now on . I'll consider everything that happened before as if it never occurred . " He didn't care what she was thinking or planning to do with the Ferrell Group . He'd stop pursuing the matter as long as she returned . Giselle looked up at him and found it ridiculous . " Bradley , you're too presumptuous . Who do you think you are ? " To go home with him ? Ha . She had fantasised about it , but why make such a misleading move after breaking her heart ? She lifted her fingertip and pointed at his chest . " Put away your pretended pity . I don't need your pathetic charity . Do you think I'll go home with you , only for you to send me to a foreign country again because of your beloved woman ? How long do you plan to let me live alone abroad ? " Her contemptuous mockery stung Bradley's eyes . When he sent her abroad , he hadn't thought about her having a difficult time there . But … He pursed his lips . " Sending you abroad was my oversight . I apologize . But , Gigi , you can't … " His voice abruptly stopped when Bradley's lowered gaze fell upon a bloodstain on her leg . Following his line of sight , Giselle looked down , and she froze as well . Chapter Comments 136