Chapter 526
Chapter 526:
Jasper assumed Gabriela would be grateful. How could she not?
Once he reclaimed the hotel, he’d hand her a generous two hundred million. And if the stars aligned and his mood was right, he might even toss in an extra two million.
Word was, Gabriela had an insatiable appetite for money; a few extra millions would surely make her eyes sparkle like polished diamonds.
In Jasper’s mind, taking back the hotel would secure her gratitude, perhaps even her admiration.
But reality had other plans, and everything spiraled beyond his control.
Gabriela arrived at Wesley’s condo, only to find Rebecca was also there. Rebecca’s sharp eyes narrowed. She believed Gabriela was here to beg Wesley for help.
Two hundred million wasn’t pocket change, and with the banks turning their backs on Gabriela, who else could she possibly turn to but him?
Jasper’s move had been ruthless. One swift strike, and Gabriela was left cornered with nowhere to run.
Suppressing the smirk tugging at her lips, Rebecca tilted her chin ever so slightly, her voice dripping with superiority. “What brings you here, Miss Haynes p>
𝗥𝘦𝘢d 𝘧r𝗈𝗆 𝘺𝗼𝗎𝘳 рhоnе oո 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗇𝗈𝘷е𝘭𝘴.с𝘰𝗆
Gabriela steadied her tone, keeping it neutral. “I need to speak with Mr. Moss p>
Rebecca let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “And what business do you have with Wesley? You’re no longer part of Apex Group. You don’t belong in his world anymore p>
Before Gabriela could reply, Rebecca cut her off, her words sharp as glass. “Don’t tell me you’ve fooled yourself into thinking you’re his friend. Please. With your background? You’re not even in the same league p>
Her gaze swept over Gabriela, cold and disdainful, before she twisted the knife even deeper. “I know you’re imagining that he has some interest in you, that you could play the other woman. Let me make this clear: with your status, even if you managed to slither into that role, you’d never become his wife. As long as I’m here, you’ll never stand a chance p>
Rebecca stood there, her posture oozing condescension, every word calculated to sting.
Gabriela didn’t flinch. Without a word, she turned on her heel.
“Stay away from my man,” Rebecca called after Gabriela, her tone sharp and commanding. “Or your company’s problems will go far beyond a simple cash flow crisis p>
Gabriela froze mid-step and turned sharply, her eyes blazing. “Were you the one who orchestrated the mess with the hotel p>
Rebecca didn’t even bother to deny it. Instead, she smiled, her triumph shining through every delicate curve of her expression. “I warned you, didn’t I? Get too close to Wesley, and I’ll see to it that you’re ruined p>
Gabriela stared, stunned. “Are you insane? Spending six hundred million just to set a trap for me p>
“Watch your tone,” Rebecca said sweetly, her voice a velvet blade. Her smile only grew more serene, more cutting. “Who knows, if I’m feeling generous one day, I might reclaim the hotel and hand that two hundred million back to you p>
In that instant, clarity crashed over Gabriela.