Chapter 708
Chapter 708:
Gabriela grinned at her screen. “Aren’t you even a bit surprised? That’s Presley Crawford, an international design icon and now my mentor p>
Wesley could picture her smug little expression as clearly as if she were in front of him. His chest warmed.
“You are one in a million. These things don’t surprise me anymore,” he typed back with a smile.
They lingered over a few more exchanges before bidding each other goodnight.
Afterward, Wesley sent Presley a short message. “Thank you p>
Presley’s reply came almost instantly. “No need for thanks. Gabriela truly impressed me. I accepted her as my apprentice because I wanted to, not because of you. Did you really think your title alone could sway me p>
𝗥е𝗰𝘰𝘮𝗺e𝗻𝘥 𝘵𝗈 y𝗈𝘶𝗋 𝘧r𝗂eո𝘥𝘴
A quiet laugh escaped Wesley. Of course not. His woman needed no favors. She was remarkable in her own right.
Once Gabriela formally acknowledged Presley as her mentor, Herman no longer dared to move against her. His only recourse was to hire a top lawyer, clinging to the hope of securing Lauren’s release.
But with evidence stacked against her, Lauren’s conviction was all but guaranteed unless someone interfered.
At the first trial, she was sentenced to one year and six months, deepening the rift between Gabriela and the McCoy family.
With these matters settled, and Gabriela now shielded by both Presley and Brett, Wesley could finally breathe easier. With only three days left before his appointment with Gale, he decided to leave for Athea ahead of schedule.
On the eve of his departure, Gabriela stayed at his apartment. She tossed and turned, unable to rest, fussing over his suitcase and checking it again and again.
“The weather will turn cold soon. Athea is damp and chilly, so you need to bring extra warm clothes. And don’t forget your medicine, you know your heart is weak p>
Watching her anxious expression, Wesley felt both tender and pained.
He gently pulled her up from the floor, a smile tugging at his lips. “Gabriela, I’m going there for treatment. The doctors will give me the best care and the finest medication. I’ll have a skilled driver, a bodyguard, and an assistant by my side. You don’t need to worry about me p>
“Are you sure you can’t bring Billy with you?” Gabriela pressed.
Only with Billy by his side could she feel at ease, for he was the one person she trusted to manage everything flawlessly.
Wesley nodded. “Billy has to stay behind to watch over the company. Brenden is still green, and he needs Billy’s guidance p>
Gabriela nestled against his chest, her eyes rimmed with red. “Wesley, I’m so worried about you p>
He kissed her forehead softly. “Don’t worry. We’ll keep in touch, always p>
Suddenly, Gabriela seemed to recall something. Reaching out her hand, she said, “Where’s the red string bracelet? Give it back to me p>
After their last quarrel, Wesley had reclaimed the red bracelets. Now, he opened the safe, retrieved one, and gently tied it around Gabriela’s wrist.
When she noticed the twin bracelet still resting on his left wrist, a wave of comfort and reassurance washed over her.
From this moment on, she thought, nothing should come between them again.