Chapter 270
Chapter 270:
The weight of his words struck her like a stone. Gabriela instantly saw through him. A sly, seasoned fox—that was what Mason was. And suddenly, Wesley’s refusal to sign made perfect sense.
She wouldn’t sign either.
Though inwardly scornful, she kept her smile calm and polished. “Mr. Garner, this project touches on many complex aspects,” she replied evenly. “I’ll need to confer with Mr. Moss before making any decision p>
After all, this wasn’t just about business; it was about the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people. Some choices could not be rushed.
𝘕e𝘄 с𝘩𝗮p𝗍𝗲𝗋𝘀 еve𝘳𝘆 w𝖾𝗲k 𝗈𝘯
Mason looked a touch disappointed but leaned forward, his tone sincere. “Gabriela, I only ask that you give it careful thought p>
Gabriela’s lips curved in a polite smile, though her mind was seething. Careful thought? Absolutely not. Her boss had more than enough major projects in hand; income was hardly an issue. Risking everything on such a precarious deal would be reckless, and she had no intention of jeopardizing the company for her own ambition.
Across the table, Jaylene fidgeted with unease. Wesley hadn’t even said anything yet. So why would Mason favor Gabriela over her, someone with proven experience? Gabriela was just a newcomer! In a rush, she stood. “Mr. Garner, I actually have a preliminary plan that might address some of your concerns p>
But Mason brushed her off without so much as a glance. “Thank you, but I would prefer to work with Gabriela p>
The dismissal cut deep.
Jaylene’s eyes blazed as she shot Gabriela a venomous glare, but Gabriela, still processing Mason’s audacity, didn’t bother to acknowledge her rival’s hostility.
When the meeting adjourned, Jaylene stalked back to her office, her face dark as a thundercloud. Bryn hurried over to ask how it went. Jaylene sneered as she explained Mason’s demands, spitting out her contempt. “Mason is daydreaming! They’re dangling a billion like bait, hoping to snare a capable company into saving their sinking ship without putting in a dime of their own p>
If Mason had chosen her, at least there would have been a chance. But Gabriela? That empty-headed doll? He was steering straight into a dead end.
Bryn frowned, uneasy. Something didn’t add up. Both the Williams Group and the Vasquez Group were clawing tooth and nail for this very project. If it were really a sham, why would such giants be fighting over it? He suspected Jaylene had failed to present anything solid and Mason had rejected her outright. Now she was tearing others down to mask her humiliation.
The other salespeople shared the same thought. Cali leaned toward her neighbor and whispered with a smirk, “She couldn’t pull it off, so now she’s making excuses p>
Jaylene’s face darkened, fury rising hot in her chest as the quiet snickers spread through the room. Inwardly, she clung to the desperate hope that Gabriela would turn down Mason’s project. Losing to that woman would be unbearable, a disgrace Jaylene could never swallow.
But fate mocked her. The very next day, word swept through the company that Gabriela had struck a deal with Alphacom Electronics. Before the cameras, with Wesley and Apex Group’s top executives as witnesses, Gabriela and Mason signed the contract and shook hands, sealing the partnership. Bryn’s sales team erupted in shock.
Standing amid the chaos, Bryn remembered the day he’d driven Gabriela off his sales team. Regret hit him like a stone to the chest. Had he known Gabriela’s true potential, he would never have backed Jaylene. Now the chance was gone, and Nina had claimed the spoils.
To rub salt in the wound, Nina arrived with Aubrey in tow, both radiating smugness.
“When Gabriela was transferred, she left a few documents behind,” Nina said smoothly. “I’m just here to collect them for her p>
Bryn’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile. “Miss Gibson, how is it that an ordinary salesperson like Gabriela has you running her errands p>
Nina remained composed, her smile unshaken. “Gabriela’s tied up at the moment; she’s about to leave for a meeting at Alphacom Electronics p>
Aubrey, hands planted firmly on her hips, jumped in gleefully. “She told us that once this deal is finalized, we’ll share the commission! She lands a massive contract, and we’re only running errands. Seems fair, doesn’t it p>