The New Year's Charade

Gemma shot him a faint smile. "I've given it plenty of thought. He built this dead end for me with his own hands. The only way out is if I'm dead."

But Gemma had no intention of letting it end that way.

Throwing her life away for a man was not worth it.

Gavin looked at Gemma in stunned silence. He was unable to say a single word for a moment.

Meanwhile, over at Midtown Metro Square, Brooke was sta