A Heartless Ultimatum

Gideon watched Cordelia as she went mad and acted hysterically.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down. The words that Gideon wanted to say were at the tip of his tongue, yet he couldn't bear to speak.

"Mallory's art exhibition needs Arthur to step in to enhance the popularity and recognition in the industry. Meanwhile, I have arranged for Mrs. Thorne's surgery, so I hope you don't try anything funny