Chapter 114
Chapter 114:
The days passed swiftly. Three days before the holiday, Wesley had Billy contact the think tank to arrange a trip to Athea. A critical project had hit a snag.
As Wesley’s personal secretary, Gabriela packed his belongings—part of her routine duties. “Athea’s climate is humid and about ten degrees colder than here, Mr. Moss, so dress warmly. Watch your diet too. Celery’s good for your heart. Try to eat some and don’t be too picky p>
As she folded his clothes and packed, she kept up her reminders.
Wesley leaned against the doorframe, watching her with a warm gaze. Despite her forgetfulness, she cared enough to look out for him. If he weren’t worried about raising her suspicions, he’d have brought her to Athea. Having grown accustomed to her cooking, his tastes had grown even more selective.
He looked at her, his voice low and captivating. “Don’t worry. I’ll be back on time p>
Catching his steady gaze, Gabriela realized she was fussing like a concerned spouse, overstepping her role. She handed the two large suitcases to Billy. “Mr. Clarke, you know about Mr. Moss’s heart condition, right? If there’s drinking, keep it under control. Even if the project hits bumps, don’t let him stress too much p>
With Wesley’s wealth, there was no need to risk his health over a project. Billy smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, I’ll look after Mr. Moss for you p>
𝘋𝗼n’t 𝗆i𝗌𝘴 n𝖾𝘄 𝗿𝘦𝗅𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘦𝗌 𝘰n.сom
Gabriela frowned, puzzled. What did Billy mean by “for you”? Wasn’t it part of his job as Wesley’s secretary to take care of him?
But she quickly brushed it off, following them to the parking garage to see them off.
Soon, Wesley and Billy reached the airport. The think tank members exchanged amused looks at the sight of Wesley’s oversized suitcases.
Billy laughed, explaining for Wesley. “Miss Haynes packed these for Mr. Moss. Besides clothes, there are plenty of energy-boosting supplements p>
The group was stunned. It was only a few days abroad. Surely Gabriela didn’t need to go all out for something like this.
Wesley cast a glance at the group and gave a helpless shrug. “What can I say? She’s always fussing over my health p>
The think tank members were left speechless. It sounded suspiciously like Wesley was flaunting Gabriela’s concern for him.
Even with Wesley and Billy away, under Tessa’s direction, the team finished the last tasks before the break.
The night before the holiday, Aubrey wheeled her suitcase over and said goodbye to Gabriela. “Gabriela, you have to video chat with me at midnight on New Year’s. Let’s count down together! Ugh, I’m already missing you and the holidays haven’t even started p>
Gabriela smirked. “Spare me the theatrics.” Besides, Aubrey would be with her boyfriend, and she probably wouldn’t have time for a video call at all.
Aubrey huffed, “God, you’re frigid. No wonder someone as gorgeous as you is still single p>
Gabriela saw her off at the train station, marking the start of her holiday.
With Phyllis’s wedding approaching, the bride-to-be had grown uncharacteristically quiet. But Gabriela knew her too well—silence usually meant Phyllis was plotting something. Something that, more often than not, involved setting a trap for Gabriela.