PearBlossom

Gemma Liu is thick skinned, out going, and most importantly, she knows what she wants. She is the personal assistant for Charles Wen of Wen Technology. He also happens to be what she wants. 

The problem with that, however, is that Charles is immune to the charms of women—including her. He is cold, harsh, impatient, and people often leave his office in tears. That doesn’t deter Gemma in the least. She’s declared war on his heart of stone. 

Just when she thinks he’s finally succumbed to her charms, she finds herself in a precarious position. In a moment of fear she marries another man; a man loves her enough to salvage her reputation. The years pass and Gemma finds herself suddenly widowed with a child. Coming home to Shanghai, she feels defeated. 

Meanwhile, a tragic accident leaves Charles Wen disfigured and in need of long term and in-depth care. Gemma is ready to stay by his side and care for him but Charles is anything but happy about it. Unfortunately for him, his family thinks she’s the perfect person to be his caregiver...She’s the only woman not afraid to look upon him. His grandfather decides that Gemma must become the daughter-in-law of the Wen family. 

Charles says he will marry no one, because what woman would love a monster? Will he let down his guard long enough to give Gemma a chance? And can he accept the child that she adores? 

“I’ll Never Let You Go” is a story about the power of unconditional love forged by trial of fire.

I’ll Never Let You Go

Gemma boarded the plane back to Shanghai without incident. Apparently Charles was so angry that he didn't care if she left this time. Which was fine with her, because she was thoroughly upset. 


  Perhaps she should have thought thru posting that photo a little more, but his reaction had been over the top. His harshness was more than she could bare. 


  "What if I really was wrong about him?" She mumbled. 


  He had warned her he was incapable of love and unwilling to allow a woman to become close to him. What was the point of being his girlfriend if he held her at such a distance from him? Maybe giving up on him was the best course of action. As much as she cared for him, she couldn't handle constant harshness and always being pushed away. 


  So she strengthened her resolve, and connected her phone to the plane's WiFi and began e-mailing her resume to other companies. She had meant it when she told him she was quitting and she had to find another source of income. She refused to rely on her father's money.  


  Suddenly her phone buzzed with a text. 


Charles: Don't you think you owe me an explanation?


Gemma: You read it correctly the first time. 


Charles: You are exhausting what is left of my patience. 


Gemma: I never knew you had any patience. 


Gemma: My whereabouts are no longer your concern, Mr. Wen. I have resigned from your company and we are no longer in a dating relationship. Please don't contact me again unless it's to forward the last of my salary. 


Gemma: I regret ever believing there was more to you than harshness. I freely admit I was wrong. 


Gemma: I've never been more serious in my life. You win. I cannot teach you to love. I am obviously not qualified. 


Gemma felt tears sting her eyes. She wouldn't fall for it this time. She turned her phone off and threw it in her bag. She stared out the window as the familiar sights of Shanghai came into view. It was a beautiful city but she couldn't find a reason to feel happy in that moment. 


  It turned out that letting go of a dream that she had held for so long wasn't easy. It hurt a lot more than she ever realized. She felt like her heart was an open and raw wound. 


  After the plane landed and everyone disembarked she headed to find her luggage. She grabbed her suitcase and hurriedly turned, bumping into someone and nearly falling. She felt strong arms steady her. 


  "Are you alright?" a warm voice asked. 


  She looked up into the face of a handsome man. She felt her face blush. 


  "Yes, thank you. I'm sorry about running into you." She said softly. 


  "It's okay. You seem in a hurry though." He assured her. 


  "I'm actually not. I'm headed home from a business trip so there's no rush." She said. 


  "Well I'm new to Shanghai. I'm going to start teaching at the University next week and I'm arriving today. I haven't had dinner yet. Since you live here, perhaps you could accompany me to dinner so that I find a good restaurant. My treat." He said. 


  Gemma observes him for a moment. Why not take a risk? He seemed kind and dinner in a public place was safe enough. 


  "Alright, let's go find a taxi." She said.


Resolve