Chapter 549
Chapter 549:
She was surprised that Brett had really wired the money. Did Wesley approve this?
The women were left dumbfounded by the information on the screen.
“Fine. You win tonight,” one woman conceded. “But we’ll be back tomorrow p>
Anyway, they could come back for Brenden tomorrow. They left with the assistant manager, and Brenden slumped onto the sofa, finally able to breathe.
Gabriela urged him to dress. “How did you end up here p>
Brenden was fumbling with his shirt when the door slammed open.
Both turned their heads.
It was Wesley.
𝘕𝖾w 𝗐e𝗲𝘬𝗹𝗒 𝘤𝗵𝗮𝗉𝗍𝘦𝗿𝗌 𝗼𝗻
His face was thunderous, his presence lethal.
The polished elegance he usually carried was gone, replaced by raw, dangerous fury.
“Wesley—you’re here too.” Brenden nearly burst into tears again. “I suffered so much p>
One cold glare from Wesley silenced him mid-whine, choking his words like a clamped throat.
Billy quickly dragged Brenden out, leaving only Gabriela and Wesley.
The weight of Wesley’s stare bore down on her.
Gabriela froze as the realization sank in, a chill lancing straight down her spine.
She had wanted to draw him out—but confronted with his wrath, her courage faltered. “Wesley… why are you here p>
He looked down at her, his expression a mask of indifference, a sly chuckle rumbling in his chest. “Isn’t this what you wished for p>
Gabriela dropped her gaze.
He pressed, “You came here… for the top escort p>
She stayed quiet.
He sneered. “Is he handsome p>
Gabriela, both shaken and exasperated, muttered under her breath, “Well… he is handsome, I’ll give him that p>
“As far as I know, spending a night with the top escort at Blue Star runs over a million p>
This woman, who pinched pennies on clothes, was willing to throw millions at a stranger—was she deliberately trying to drive him insane?
“That expensive?” Gabriela blinked. “But I didn’t spend a cent. My beauty got me in for free. Doesn’t that mean I earned a million tonight p>
Wesley’s laugh was sharp, scornful. “You’re really pleased about this, aren’t you p>
“The one I met looked like a movie star.” Gabriela nodded. “He seems distant… yet gentle p>
At those words, Wesley’s face darkened like a gathering storm. The stifling air in the room made it clear to Gabriela that Wesley was still seething beneath the surface.
She gathered her courage and said, “At least he’s gentler than you p>
Wesley’s sneer was cold. “Come back with me p>
“No way. He is still waiting for me,” Gabriela said.
His patience snapped. Wesley seized her wrist. “Now you won’t even listen to me p>
His anger bled through, his grip harsh.
Gabriela winced, frowning. “Let go. I didn’t do anything wrong p>
She only wanted to see him.
Back when she worked as his secretary, she saw him daily. Since his engagement, he had distanced himself—and never sought her out.
Now, she’d only wanted to confront him about why he had transferred the Lakeshore Building to her name, but he refused to see her. So, she forced his hand with this stunt.
Wesley leaned in, his eyes like blades. “You’re a young woman. No matter what your reason is, you shouldn’t have come here. A place like this doesn’t look good for your reputation p>
His voice was cold, every word cutting.