Chapter 634
Chapter 634:
All participants in today’s altercation faced police questioning. Gabriela recounted the events with measured precision. After the officers grasped the situation, they examined her facial injuries with genuine sympathy and guided her aside for medical attention.
Rebecca, accustomed to commanding every situation, bristled with defiance. She refused to answer questions and demanded her lawyer’s presence.
Lauren and Matthew arrived first, followed shortly by Jasper and Beverley.
The sight of her assembled family members—including her formidable grandmother—filled Rebecca with renewed confidence.
She dissolved into theatrical tears, transforming into a picture of wounded vulnerability. “Dad, Mom, Grandma, Jasper, thank goodness you’re here,” she sobbed, addressing each before turning desperate eyes to Lauren. “Mom, look what Gabriela has done to me p>
Lauren’s heart shattered as fury blazed in her eyes toward Gabriela. “How dare you assault my daughter p>
Gabriela continued treating her facial wounds with steady hands.
Stewart stepped forward quickly. “Mrs. Howard, Rebecca initiated the attack at Gabriela’s company. Look—Gabriela’s injuries are far more severe. She’s still bleeding p>
𝗡𝗈𝘃еlѕ і𝘯 𝘁𝗿е𝗇𝘥 𝗈n ѕ.соm
Matthew rushed to examine Gabriela’s face, his expression darkening with concern. The long, bloody scratch made him fear permanent scarring.
Distress overwhelmed him as helplessness consumed his thoughts.
Jasper found himself unable to look away from Gabriela.
That face, which embodied his perfect vision of beauty, now bore a vicious scratch that created an almost ethereal, wounded magnificence.
His pulse quickened before he forced his gaze elsewhere.
Beverley’s weathered features hardened with displeasure.
She had orchestrated the engagement’s dissolution herself.
Rebecca had acted without seeking explanations, pursuing Gabriela and directing bodyguards to destroy her company. Such reckless brutality was completely unacceptable.
Beverley prepared to smooth things over, but Lauren’s voice cut through with disdain. “A wild, unrefined creature complaining about trivial injuries p>
In Lauren’s eyes, her daughter possessed true breeding—something a nobody like Gabriela could never match.
The words struck Matthew like physical blows, and he fixed Lauren with eyes burning red with rage.
Lauren knew Gabriela’s real identity, and his stare shook her composure. Her resentment deepened, making her words increasingly vicious. “Gabriela, summon your parents here. I want to witness what kind of crude people could raise someone as despicable as you p>
Gabriela straightened her spine, her gaze turning arctic. “I’ll handle this alone. My family doesn’t need involvement p>
Rebecca stood surrounded by her protective clan while Gabriela remained isolated.
Pity surged through Stewart as he positioned himself beside her. “Mrs. Howard, the evidence is clear. Rebecca initiated the conflict. Gabriela simply protected herself p>
“Protected herself?” Lauren’s hand struck without warning, slapping Gabriela across the face and deliberately targeting her existing wound.
Gabriela couldn’t evade the blow, and fresh blood began flowing again.
The recording officer rushed forward, blocking Lauren’s path. “Hey! This is a police station—control yourself p>
Lauren, shaped by a lifetime of wealth and influence, refused to endure further waiting for official judgment.
Her voice turned icy. “I’ve struck her. Money should be sufficient to settle the matter. Now I want my daughter released on bail p>