Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 363

Melissa gaped in surprise at Gabrielle who held out a flower with both her hands, her head lowered slightly in respect. But Melissa just stood there, gaping, and did not make to take the flower.

This made Gabrielle confused and made her wonder if Melissa didn't like her white dress.

Agitated, she threw Jackson an anxious look, signaling him to help her. Melissa was his teacher after all, so he should know how to go about pleasing her now.

Jackson returned Gabrielle's look with a displeased glare, understanding what she wanted him to do. He was very sure Melissa didn't like it that Gabrielle was wearing a dress other than that one he had specially picked for her.

Now, he would have to do his best to please Melissa. However, he would teach Gabrielle a lesson after that.

He already regretted bringing her along to welcome his teacher. He would surely make her pay for this. Next time, she wouldn't dare disrespect Melissa. But that would be later, after he had made sure Melissa was comfortable.

"Ms. Gyln, are you okay? Are you exhausted from the flight?" Jackson asked, looking at Melissa with concern.

Melissa shook her head. "I'm fine," she replied blankly. "I just feel I've met this girl before." She had taken off sunglasses and was gazing at Gabrielle with her beautiful eyes. She could swear that this girl looked so familiar.

In all her constant travels, she had met so many people, but nobody had ever left her this stunned.

She stared absentmindedly at Gabrielle for a long time. Then she slipped on her sunglasses again so that the moment wouldn't be so awkward.

"Hello, Ms. Glyn. I'm Gabrielle. I got you this flower," Gabrielle said sincerely, offering her the flower again.

Deep down, Gabrielle prayed that Melissa wouldn't be so offended about her dress, although she knew she hadn't left a very good impression on the older woman. Meeting her today meant the whole world to Gabrielle, and she would do her best to right her wrongs so as to maintain contact with Melissa in the future.

She really didn't want to miss the chance.

"Thank you, young girl. You say you're Gabrielle, right? Are you from Antawood?" Staring at Gabrielle again, Melissa accepted the flower, her eyes beaming with a soft smile.

Jackson found it so unbelievable seeing Melissa smile so gently. He had always known her as his strict teacher who expected only the best from her staff in the jewelry design industry.

He had only seldom seen her smile, but never this genuinely and gently as she did to Gabrielle.

It was so weird.

Jackson wondered if Gabrielle had some special ability which made everyone like her at first sight.

How else could he explain why the tough teacher would suddenly soften into a smile with her?

"Yes, Ms. Glyn. I was born and raised in Antawood," Gabrielle answered Melissa, her voice solemn.

A thought clicked in Melissa's head when she heard Gabrielle say she was born and raised in Antawood.

But she waved it off at once. She was only thinking too much. It was more than twenty years already, and she ought to let go of the expectations.

But that wouldn't stop her from admiring this lovely and obedient girl, would it?

"I really like you, young girl. Are you Jackson's friend?" Melissa asked gently, never taking her eye

s off Gabrielle for once.

Gabrielle trembled with excitement. She felt quite warm and flattered to hear her goddess say those words to her.

"She's not my friend," Jackson said briskly. He had avoided having anything personal with Gabrielle.

He couldn't imagine being friends with a woman like Gabrielle.

"Ms. Glyn, I am not a friend of Jackson's. I'm only his colleague, also a student at the seminar. You can call me Gabrielle, Ms. Glyn," Gabrielle said, her voice gentle as she stared respectfully at Melissa.

Melissa grinned, fascinated at this girl who looked so beautiful, obedient, gentle, and generous.

"Gabrielle is a nice name. I believe the future holds very beautiful achievements for you in jewelry design," she said warmly.

Jackson scowled, quite jealous of how Melissa treated Gabrielle.

But being a man, he knew he shouldn't be jealous of a woman.

Moreover, it was a good thing for Jackson that his teacher was neither angry with Gabrielle nor with him.

"Do you know what, Ms. Glyn? You've always been my goddess, and I feel so honored to meet you and be your student. I really am grateful for the kind words. I promise to work hard and become that excellent jewelry designer you already see in me," Gabrielle said, her voice fused with both seriousness and excitement.

Those very words would have sounded hypocritical and obsequious if someone else had said them. But with Gabrielle, they were so real and sincere.

Melissa looked so pleased with what Gabrielle had just said, the warmth filling her eyes.

"I believe in you, Gabrielle." No girl had ever gotten this sort of attention from Melissa before.

Jackson knew this well. Gabrielle was the first girl his teacher had ever been this warm with.

She always had a way of surprising people, this Gabrielle.

Being liked by Melissa at first sight was in fact harder than winning a prize.

Gabrielle impressed Jackson again.

"Ms. Glyn, let us drive you back to the hotel so you can rest," Jackson said.

Melissa smiled. "Alright, then. Let's all go back to the hotel. Gabrielle, do you have an appointment this noon?"

Her mouth slightly agape, Gabrielle gave Melissa an incredulous look. "I – I don't have an appointment at noon," she stammered. "Is there something you'll like me to do for you, Ms. Glyn?"

"That's great. Would you like to have lunch with me?" Melissa asked, her forehead creased with seriousness.

"Ms. Glyn, you mean you want me to have lunch with you?" Gabrielle asked, almost screaming in excitement. She couldn't believe her ears.

Coming here to pick up Melissa was already a dream come true for Gabrielle. But having lunch with her – that was unbelievable!

"Yes, of course. So you will have lunch with me, right?" Melissa asked again, chuckling. She was amused at how Gabrielle's cute face had reddened with nervous excitement.

This girl was so innocent and lovely. The more she looked at her, the more she liked her.

"Sure, Ms. Glyn. It'll be an honor to have lunch with you!" Gabrielle said so excitedly, clenching her fists.

Only those who had idols would understand how Gabrielle really felt at the moment. Meeting one's goddess at last and being invited to lunch with her were more fulfilling than anything else, even than winning a big prize.