Chapter 280
Chapter 280:
Adolf had tossed and turned all night, anxiety gnawing at him, until finally, before dawn, he made his choice.
The meeting unfolded seamlessly. Adolf laid out his condition, demanding more benefits than the Williams Group. Gabriela backed him without hesitation, even presenting a clear division of shares in Alphacom Electronics’ subsidiary: Apex Group—30%, Alphacom Electronics—24%, Vasquez Group—24%, Williams Group—22 p>
Adolf felt a faint unease, but the contract had been meticulously reviewed by his legal team. Finding no flaws, he forced down his misgivings and signed his name. Within a single day, Williams Group followed suit and signed a contract with Wesley.
In less than a week, Gabriela made Alphacom Electronics’ ambitious idea—to bring four companies together—a reality.
Mason was in awe of Gabriela. Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined his daring concept would be pulled off. His throat tightened as he clasped Gabriela’s hand, his voice breaking with gratitude. “Gabriela, I speak for every employee when I say thank you. What you’ve done goes beyond saving our company; you’ve secured the futures of many families p>
With three major companies on board, Alphacom Electronics stood steady once more, its employees no longer haunted by the shadow of unemployment.
𝘛𝗵𝘰𝘶𝘀𝘢𝗇𝖽ѕ 𝘰𝘧 re𝖺𝖽𝘦𝘳𝗌 𝘰ո ѕ.𝘤𝗈𝗺
Gabriela’s smile carried both warmth and restraint. “Don’t thank me too much. None of this would have happened without Mr. Moss. His presence made Williams and Vasquez Groups reconsider p>
The success of this landmark project—which captivated all of Okburg—was due to Gabriela’s bold strategy of turning information gaps into an advantage. Even Billy and the think tank marveled at her cunning.
Such audacity, they admitted, they would never dare attempt. But in Gabriela’s hands, it appeared not shameless, but ingenious—even entertaining.
Across the city, when Adolf realized how he’d been played, his rage erupted. He smashed his prized cup against the floor as his disgust toward Gabriela deepened into something darker.
“Wesley’s a fox, no doubt,” Adolf muttered, his jaw tight. “But who would’ve guessed the woman orbiting him was even craftier, pulling off the swindle with deceptively sweet smiles p>
Vivian, watching her brother’s stormy expression, couldn’t resist a smirk. “Adolf, come on. Even without her little trick, you liked the project enough and would’ve signed sooner or later. And let’s not forget, she offered you more benefits than the Williams Group. What’s eating you? The fact you were outplayed by a woman p>
Adolf’s glare cut across the table, his eyes narrowing dangerously. “Weren’t you the one who used to rail against Gabriela? Since when did you start conspiring with her—against your own brother, no less p>
Vivian’s smirk faltered. “That’s a heavy accusation. You don’t have a shred of proof, so don’t pin this on me p>
His voice dropped to an icy growl. “If you hadn’t whispered in my ear that night, I wouldn’t have looked at that damned post p>
If he hadn’t seen it, he wouldn’t have spent a sleepless night, let alone sealed the deal with her the next morning.
Vivian shuddered under his cutting stare. “I only told you what I saw. That’s it. Believe what you like. I’m going to my room p>
Adolf’s gaze lingered on the contract. On paper, it was a fair deal—one any executive would sign without hesitation. Yet the sting of being maneuvered by a young woman left him simmering with frustration. He etched the slight into memory, a grievance not easily forgotten.
Unaware she had provoked a dangerous adversary, Gabriela spent the evening celebrating the hard-won victory with Wesley and the others. Later, she returned home, eager for nothing more than a hot shower and a night of peace. Her phone rang sharply. Once she answered, Aubrey’s voice broke through in a panic. “Gabriela, I’ve got some bad news. Check WhatsApp. I just sent you a link. It’s Marie. She’s livestreaming her suicide attempt p>
Gabriela’s stomach dropped. Her fingers fumbled as she opened the message. The link lagged under the crush of more than a million viewers already tuned in. Her screen froze, then flickered to life.
Marie’s face filled the frame, gaunt and streaked with tears. Beside her sat a bottle labeled as poison, the letters stark under the light. Her voice cracked through sobs but burned with venom. “Gabriela! You pushed me to this p>
With a savage twist, she tore off the cap.