Chapter 30
CHAPTER 30
F leur reached out and took Gemma’s hand.
“It’s just nervousness, that’s all. He just lacks confidence. People can over compensate when they are nervous. You know that.”
“Fleur,” Gemma raised her eyebrows. “He’s an arse. That guy doesn’t lack confidence. He lacks humility. There’s a definite difference. Sorry, but someone who doesn’t even bother asking what I want to drink or can overlook ethics for a payday is not my type of person. I can’t imagine he’s anyone’s if I’m honest.”
She felt bad for the character assassination, particularly as Fleur glanced at Henry and bit down on her bottom lip.
“He’s not like that at work,” Henry said, trying to reiterate Fleur’s point and rescue the situation. “In fact, all the female staff think he’s delightful.”
“Then maybe he should date one of them?” Gemma shook her head. “I’m sorry guys, it’s just been a long day, and I don’t think I can deal with this, this evening.”
Fleur nodded and looked at Henry. “I get it, I get it. It’s a shame though, because I think if it was just you and him, you’d discover he really is quite a nice chap. Once you get past the bravado.” It was at those words that Gemma saw the spark light in Fleur’s eyes. A spark that simultaneously filled her with a feeling of dread. She knew exactly what was going to happen.
“Fleur…” she said with as much threat in her tone as she could manage. “Don’t you dare.”
But it was already too late. Fleur was on her feet and tugging Henry up to standing as she went.
“I promise, you and he are going to get along brilliantly when it’s just the two of you,” she said, already moving towards the door with Henry in tow. “Let us know how it goes, won’t you!”