Chapter 675
Chapter 675:
Once everything concerning the cord blood was settled, Gabriela turned her focus toward returning to the company. Wesley dropped her off at the Lakeshore Building before steering his car toward Apex Group.
That same afternoon, Haynes Group held its mid-year summary meeting. As the company’s CEO, Gabriela had no choice but to attend.
The session stretched for two solid hours, and though draining, the results were gratifying—this year’s performance growth far surpassed previous years, and the room practically buzzed with excitement from the executives.
Afterward, Gabriela leaned close to Kaleb and murmured, “Uncle Kaleb, I need to head to the hotel later. Could you assign one of your assistants to come with me and bring the necessary documents p>
Since she hadn’t yet chosen a permanent assistant of her own, Gabriela often borrowed Kaleb’s assistant whenever business required her to step out.
As they pushed open the office door, the two carried on their quiet exchange.
Inside, Matthew, who had been waiting on the guest sofa, immediately rose to his feet at the sound of their entrance.
His expression softened as his gaze landed on Gabriela, and with a warm smile, he asked, “All done with the meeting, Gabriela p>
𝗧𝘳еո𝖽𝘪𝗻𝗴 𝗇оv𝘦𝘭ѕ 𝗼𝘯 ѕ.𝖼𝗼𝘮
Gabriela’s brow creased as she gestured for Kaleb to step out of the office.
Her cool gaze fixed on Matthew as she pressed, “Mr. Howard, what exactly brings you here p>
“I’ve been waiting more than an hour,” he said with practiced patience, keeping his tone warm. “I knew you were in a meeting, so I didn’t want to interrupt p>
Maintaining her polite front, Gabriela asked, “And what business do you have with me today p>
“I saw something at the auction the other night,” Matthew replied smoothly, “and my first thought was how perfect it would look on you p>
His lips curved in a gentle smile as he produced an ornate box and flicked it open with a flourish.
Inside gleamed a platinum bracelet studded with diamonds, its intricate design glimmering with luxury—clearly a piece that belonged to the top tier of high-end collections.
Gabriela’s expression remained unmoved. Turning her face away from the jewelry, she regarded Matthew with a touch of cool bewilderment. “If you have something to say, I’d appreciate it if you were direct p>
Her grudge against the Howard family only grew deeper, and the last thing she wanted was to be tangled up further with any of them.
Matthew’s eagerness clashed against her icy reserve, and the sting of rejection left him quietly deflated.
He longed to tell her everything—urging her to embrace the truth of her lineage at once. Yet her aloofness made it impossible for him to put his feelings into words. It felt like the right move was to hold back and wait.
After all, once his marriage was dissolved, he could finally claim his daughter openly.
Clutching at that fragile reassurance, he placed the platinum bracelet on her desk, his voice shaded by melancholy. “Gabriela, this piece really does suit you. Would you consider trying it on p>
In his mind, any young woman would be drawn to such sparkling treasures. Surely, once she wore it, she would soften.