Chapter 434
Chapter 434:
To make matters worse, GD was now demanding significant compensation from the Haynes Group. The news spread like wildfire through the company offices, and other potential partners began to pull back from collaborations, leaving the future of the Haynes Group uncertain.
Seizing the moment, three directors — backed by several executives — confronted Gabriela in her office.
The HR director snapped, “Do you understand how much effort and how many resources we poured into getting that project, only for you to ruin it p>
The marketing director added, “Miss Haynes, you owe us a plan to fix this p>
The finance director warned, “If this isn’t resolved, you’ll destroy your mother’s legacy p>
Kaleb cut in coolly. “This project was secured solely by Miss Haynes, without using company resources p>
𝗪e𝖾𝗸l𝘆 𝘳𝗲𝗅𝘦𝗮𝘴𝗲𝗌 𝗼ո
The finance director scoffed. “Miss Haynes, do you always hide behind Kaleb when something goes wrong p>
Kaleb shot him a look so cold the room went silent.
Another executive spoke up. “Miss Haynes, I suggest you let Tessa go back to her family and stop interfering in her marriage p>
Gabriela rose to her feet and met each of their eyes in turn.
“Tessa is my friend. I’m not abandoning her,” she said. “As for the GD contract, I’ll take responsibility. Give me time. The Haynes Group is my mother’s legacy. I value it more than anyone. I won’t let it fall p>
Her conviction made the room pause. The executives had all seen what she was capable of before — the deals she’d secured, the growth she’d driven. Slowly, they chose to back her.
“Miss Haynes, we’re trusting you,” one of them said. “Don’t let us down p>
Gabriela nodded with steady resolve and bowed slightly. “Thank you p>
With the executives standing behind her, Gabriela’s position was effectively untouchable. The directors knew it.
Still, the finance director sneered, “Miss Haynes, this can’t drag on. We expect a concrete solution within a week p>
“Alright,” Gabriela said without hesitation.
After they left, Kaleb turned to her. “Gabriela, are you sure you want to keep supporting Tessa through this p>
“I have to,” Gabriela answered. “Uncle Kaleb, I was trapped in the same kind of nightmare once. If Allan hadn’t helped me back then, I might not be alive now p>
With Tessa pushed this far, Gabriela couldn’t shake the fear that if she let go, something irreversible might happen.
Seeing her resolve, Kaleb swallowed his doubts.
He wanted to tell her that leaders in business couldn’t survive by being too sentimental, that softness could ruin everything. But he also couldn’t help but admire her.
“Alright,” he said. “I’m with you on this p>
“Thank you p>
As Gabriela began thinking through how to reach GD’s top executive and repair the contract, a message appeared on her phone from “NotASaunders p>
“Hey Gabriela, are you alright p>
She knew now that it was Wesley.
That simple question was enough to bring tears to her eyes.