Chapter 360
Chapter 360:
Miriam and Loretta showered Myah with devoted attention, insisting she occupy the seat directly beside them.
Upon hearing Gabriela’s voice, Myah hurried across the room toward her. “Gabriela, I want to sit beside you p>
Gabriela’s face brightened with warmth. “Of course, I can assist you with your meal p>
Myah nodded eagerly and settled into peaceful silence at Gabriela’s side.
Miriam chuckled with genuine amusement. “When did Myah develop such a strong attachment to Gabriela p>
𝘕𝖾𝘸 с𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦r𝘴 е𝘃𝘦rу 𝗐e𝘦𝘬 o𝗻 𝗴а𝘭𝘯o𝘷е𝗹ѕ.𝗰o𝘮
Myah clasped Gabriela’s hand with tender determination, offering simply, “I adore Gabriela p>
Gabriela stroked her hair with gentle affection. “I’m quite fond of Myah as well p>
Miriam and Loretta shared a meaningful glance across the room.
Wesley observed the touching scene with quiet contemplation.
Delia had briefed him regarding Myah’s recent circumstances, and while Wesley found himself perplexed by Gabriela’s sudden bond with the girl, he deliberately chose not to probe deeper out of respectful discretion.
As twilight deepened, additional guests began streaming through the manor doors.
Although Miriam served merely as a housekeeper, she had lovingly raised Wesley from childhood and commanded tremendous respect within the Moss family, drawing numerous guests bearing elaborate gifts.
Fiona made her anticipated appearance.
Both the Vasquez family and the Williams family dispatched their representatives carrying carefully selected offerings.
The arriving guests eventually occupied five generously appointed tables.
Gabriela and Myah took their places alongside Wesley at the prestigious main table, while Fiona brazenly positioned herself next to Loretta’s welcoming side. This particular seating arrangement attracted persistent scrutiny from the assembled guests.
Gabriela especially, having secured the coveted billion-dollar contract with Alphacom Electronics, had established herself as a formidable presence within industry circles. Nevertheless, she remained unable to match someone like Fiona when considering social standing.
In their eyes, Gabriela would likely never surpass Fiona’s inherent advantages.
Gabriela paid minimal attention to these calculating stares, periodically placing choice morsels onto Myah’s plate with maternal care.
“You should nourish yourself properly as well p>
Without warning, Wesley selected a tender piece of beef and placed it deliberately upon Gabriela’s plate. Wesley’s distinguished position transformed this simple gesture into something that appeared deeply intimate, igniting wild speculation among the watchful guests.
Gabriela found herself trapped in an uncomfortable predicament, uncertain whether consuming the offering would send an unintended message.
Myah suddenly leaned closer, whispering, “Gabriela, may I have that piece p>
Gabriela swiftly transferred the beef to Myah’s waiting plate with obvious relief.
Fiona’s eyes blazed with unmistakable jealousy, and she adopted a petulant expression, pleading, “Wesley, I desire some as well p>
Her distant seating position rendered reaching the serving dish completely impossible.
Wesley maintained his composure, deliberately ignoring her request. Fiona experienced crushing embarrassment and directed a venomous glare toward Gabriela.
Gabriela released a weary sigh into the charged atmosphere.
Myah absorbed every nuance of the surrounding tension with acute awareness, bowing her head to consume the beef methodically. Some troubling thought crossed her mind, causing her delicate features to contort with visible distress, her entire demeanor darkening precipitously.
None of the adults noticed her left hand, which she had clenched beneath the table’s edge with such desperate force that her fingernails carved painful crescents into her tender palm.