Chapter 533
Chapter 533:
No wonder Wesley indulged her so blindly. No wonder Gabriela could make outrageous demands and walk away victorious every time. She wasn’t simply important to him; she was the axis of his world.
But Wesley’s fragile health held him back — he couldn’t bring himself to confess his love to Gabriela openly.
Brett couldn’t help but feel sorry for Wesley. He let out a long, quiet sigh. “For her sake, take care of yourself p>
Wesley’s reply was calm, almost tender. “Sure. Please make sure that she is always taken care of p>
Brett tried to lighten the mood, and his tone carried unmistakable sincerity. “Don’t worry. From now on, I’ll watch over her and make sure no one bullies her p>
He and Wesley had forged bonds that had been tempered in life-and-death situations. That trust was why Wesley had entrusted him with managing the office building.
“Thank you,” Wesley said simply.
Meanwhile, Gabriela returned to the company, her heart soaring like a kite in high wind.
ոo𝘃𝗲𝗅𝗌 𝗶𝗇 𝘵𝗿е𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝘯
But the moment she stepped into her office, a storm awaited her. The entire staff surged forward, eyes wide, voices sharp with panic and frustration. “Miss Haynes, is it true that we’re not going to get paid? Is the company really going bankrupt p>
“I’ve got car payments and a mortgage. How am I supposed to survive without my salary this month p>
“Miss Haynes, please, I need that money for my baby’s milk powder p>
The rumors had erupted like wildfire, spreading faster than anyone could contain, setting nerves on edge across the office.
And there was Trenton, smirking in the chaos, stoking every spark, feeding the frenzy with careful precision.
Kaleb lingered at the edge, fists clenched, his calm a fragile veneer over the storm of fury simmering inside him.
Every eye in the room was locked on Gabriela.
She stood unmoving, her gaze sweeping over the restless crowd like a quiet storm.
“Calm down. The company isn’t going bankrupt. We’ll only be delaying salaries by a week,” she said, her voice steady and deliberate. “Since I took over, we’ve faced countless challenges and I’ve resolved every one of them. If you trust me, stay. If not, you can settle your salaries with the Finance Department now. The Haynes Group will not owe a single penny to anyone p>
Her calm authority hung in the air, heavy and undeniable.
Eyes darted between one another, searching for cracks, but no one moved to resign.
They all knew Gabriela’s track record. Under her leadership, major projects had been secured, and her capabilities were impossible to ignore.
Those who remained silently reaffirmed their trust in her.
Trenton, the chaos’s instigator, felt a flicker of panic. No one was taking the bait. Frustrated, he stormed toward the Finance Department, demanding immediate salary settlements.
The HR Director instantly brandished a pre-prepared resignation letter like a weapon.
“The first batch to resign can at least claim their full salaries. Wait too long, and you may end up with nothing!” he bellowed, forcing unease into the staff.
The employees glanced at one another, panic rising.
Nervously, they glanced toward the Marketing Director, Hyde Martel. With two directors stepping away, would Hyde follow?
Hyde, however, remained composed. “I think I can wait another three months,” he said evenly.
The HR Director leaned in, whispering, disbelief edged in his tone, “Are you insane? Resigning now would be a big blow to Gabriela p>