Free Leah's Seduction: 8 (Gianni and Leah - Leah's Seduction) by Emily Jane Trent Page B

was good to know that Leah was staying at the condo. She was safer there, and it was more comfortable. If he could have avoided leaving, he would have. After the weekend they spent together, he wanted to have her near.
    Something was changing inside him, and Gianni knew being with Leah would assist him to understand it. Before, he had always lived alone. He liked to be with a woman. But that didn’t mean including her in his everyday affairs, or waking up to her each day.
    Until Leah. She was different. And he was unable to envision life without her. On the one hand, the thought was disturbing, as Gianni felt ill equipped to deal with such a reality. At the same time, Leah fulfilled him in a way no woman had previously.
    And he couldn’t give that up. How his life would evolve because of it, Gianni wasn’t sure. But being away from Leah wasn’t helpful. Before leaving, he had asked her to start writing in the new journal.
    Gianni wasn’t sure that she would. The ease with which she had poured out her emotions onto the pages of the original journal didn’t mean it would be the same now. Leah knew he would read every word. It was uncertain whether she could be as brashly honest.
    But he had shared the journal Leah had thought was lost. And it had changed him forever. There was no going back. The connection he had with Leah was one of a kind. The realization made his heart swell with emotion. She was the one woman that was not replaceable.
    And that was why the journal was so important. It would give Gianni insight into her deepest feelings, her pleasures, and even her fears. That alone would allow him to give her satisfaction unlike any she had experienced before. It was the sole purpose of having her write down her true thoughts and reactions. Of course, he would ultimately get as much pleasure as Leah did. It would enhance every scene they played out together.
    Yet, more than that, it would provide the opportunity to give to Leah in a way that no other man could. And that was rewarding. Visions of her in the throes of passion, enduring exquisite pain, submitting to him, and, finally, screaming with pleasure made heat surge deep in his core.
    He hoped he wouldn’t have to be away long. Gianni was anxious to read the journal, and even more, to challenge Leah in the ways she most craved. It was thrilling to conceive of, and would be erotic in the extreme. Gianni couldn’t wait to get back to her.
    While away, Gianni had a call from his attorney. The details of Ava’s claim had been received, and unless they were met, she would proceed with the lawsuit. They would go over the specifics when Gianni got home, which would be soon. The meetings with the fast-fashion division had gone well, and operations were under control.
    But the attorney did say that from the paperwork he could tell that Ava had been in therapy, but had discontinued it. The abuse claim was still a bit vague, but treatment records had been requested. He also had his investigator working diligently to find out more about Ava’s background, and her intent.
    So far it was hard to tell how strong Ava’s case was. The sympathy of a judge could sway proceedings in her favor, no matter the truth. After speaking with his attorney, Gianni texted his CEO and scheduled a meeting as soon as he returned from Chicago. He requested that Dawson attend as well. Possibly, the surveillance or other investigation by his security team would be helpful.
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    Before Gianni returned to New York, the media erupted. Allegations of sexual abuse flooded social media, and were picked up on the news. Everywhere Leah turned, she was hit with the attacks. It got so bad that reporters hung outside GR Showroom in the hope of getting a statement.
    Aida and Leah commiserated, but it didn’t help much. The flurry of controversy had been expected. But no matter how much Leah had thought she was prepared for it, she wasn’t. It hurt to see horrible things said publicly about Gianni.
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