Chapter 180
Chapter 180:
Gabriela nodded quickly. “It’s been fine for two days now p>
“Could you help me hang the New Year’s garlands?” Loretta asked.
Gabriela’s eyes sparkled. “I’d love to p>
She’d never participated in such meaningful traditions before. This year, she could finally join in.
Pleased with her enthusiasm, Loretta turned to Wesley. “You’ll hang the garlands and Gabriela will assist p>
𝘋ow𝗇𝗅𝘰𝘢𝖽𝘢𝘣𝗅𝗲 𝗣𝖣𝗙𝘴 𝗈ո
Wesley’s face clouded with a touch of reluctance. Such tasks were typically left to staff. As CEO of Apex Group, was he really being asked to do something so mundane?
Noticing his hesitation, Loretta planted her hands on her hips. “Well? Are you doing it or not p>
Wesley didn’t want to upset her, so he relented. Sighing, he stood. “I’ll do it p>
“Change your clothes first,” Loretta instructed. “It’s the New Year, and you’re always in black or white. What’s that about? Look at Gabriela in her vibrant red—so festive p>
Gabriela’s red coat highlighted her delicate complexion, enhancing her beauty. The more Loretta observed her, the more she adored Gabriela. She wished that Wesley would marry Gabriela right away.
“Do I really need to change?” Wesley protested. His wardrobe was almost entirely monochrome.
“Yes,” Loretta insisted, producing a red T-shirt she’d prepared. “Wear this p>
Wesley’s expression darkened at the sight of the T-shirt. Under Loretta’s firm gaze, he reluctantly donned it, rolled up his sleeves, and began hanging the garlands.
Gabriela watched in quiet awe as Loretta accomplished what no one else could—silencing Wesley’s objections with a single look and bending him to her will.
Loretta glanced at her. “Why are you just standing there, Gabriela? Go help p>
A quiet satisfaction warmed Gabriela’s chest—Loretta had engineered this moment perfectly. She hoped their relationship would blossom.
Brenden, watching the scene unfold, was caught off guard when Loretta turned to him. “Brenden, let’s go. Time to exercise p>
He trailed her into the garden, quietly calculating that at her age she wouldn’t last long with exercise. To his dismay, a chiseled, forty-something man awaited—Cassius Padilla, a well-known personal trainer with over a million Instagram followers. His presence during the New Year was thanks to Wesley’s personal request.
Brenden’s confidence wavered. This wasn’t looking good.
Loretta instructed Cassius to give Brenden a thorough workout, then returned with Miriam to watch Gabriela and Wesley. Wesley stood atop a ladder, with Gabriela passing garlands to him.
For novices, they worked in surprising harmony, their striking appearances making them a captivating sight. Still, Loretta felt a pang of worry. “Wesley is not interested in women. I wonder if Gabriela could work her magic and make him fall for her,” she murmured.
Miriam’s eyes sparkled with an idea. “Remember that scarf Gabriela knitted a few days ago? What if p>
Loretta hesitated; Miriam’s schemes had never succeeded before. “This time it’ll work,” Miriam said confidently. “Mr. Moss is not as cold-hearted as he appears. If he really rejects a lovely woman’s advances…” Loretta’s heart skipped a beat. Would it mean he’d never be interested in women? “Don’t worry,” Miriam added calmly. “If that’s the case, we’ll use our trump card.” Though doubtful, Loretta decided to trust her.