Chapter 124
Chapter 124:
Her chest tightened in frustration, words lodging in her throat. Once, she had relished how readily Josh bent to her will, eager to accept whatever she handed him. Now, his cluelessness left her feeling utterly exasperated.
Wesley paid them no mind, resting a light hand on the crown of Gabriela’s head. “Something’s come up. Come with me and we’ll deal with it p>
Gabriela found her eyes fixed on his hand and felt her pulse skip. Almost without thinking, she nodded, dazed, a faint warmth spreading through her chest. Oh my God. He was distractingly good-looking… and maybe she was just a little too taken with him.
His tone gentled even further as he went on, “Let your uncle know first. I’ll be waiting outside p>
Even with urgency tugging at him, Wesley was giving her every courtesy—bringing her along, yet allowing her the dignity of a proper farewell to her family. A warm surge of confidence swelled inside her. Once again, Wesley had stepped in without hesitation, the steady safety net always there when she needed it. She marveled at how fate had been so generous, placing her in the hands of a boss like him.
𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯
After murmuring an apology to Josh, she broke into a light jog to catch up with Wesley—only for a man to suddenly block her path. “Excuse me, are you Ms. Gabriela Haynes p>
Blinking in surprise, she found herself facing a sharply dressed man in his late thirties. The black suit fit him to perfection, his square jaw and upright stance giving him a commanding presence. Like the think tank specialists who often flanked Wesley, he radiated a polished, high-society refinement from head to toe.
Yet Gabriela was certain she had never seen him before.
“Sorry,” she replied politely, her tone cool but courteous. “I think you might have the wrong person p>
Erik McKay’s brows lifted slightly, as if her blank look caught him off guard. A man who prided himself on never forgetting a face, he was confident he was speaking to the right person.
“I’m with Williams Group, overseeing our software development,” he swiftly explained. “We’ve got a smart braille program nearly ready for launch. You were the one who set it in motion—don’t you remember p>
“I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong person, sir.” Gabriela lingered for a beat, searching her memory, then gave a small, decisive shake of her head. “Sorry—someone’s waiting for me. I have to go p>
She brushed past him without another glance, ignoring the flicker of confusion that crossed his face.
Her steps quickened until she reached Wesley, who had been watching the exchange with a measured calm. As she drew closer, his voice carried a casual edge. “So… how exactly do you know someone from Williams Group p>
Gabriela tilted her head, brows knitting in mild puzzlement. “Must be some mix-up. I’ve never met him p>
Her wide, luminous eyes only grew more guileless when she blinked and let them widen ever so slightly, the picture of sincerity. It really seemed like she was telling the truth.
Wesley studied her a beat longer, then gave a short nod. “Get in the car p>
Billy, trailing just behind, kept his observations to himself. He’d crossed paths with the Williams Group before and knew their inner circle well. Erik, the CEO’s right-hand man, was razor-sharp and far too discerning to confuse Gabriela with anyone else—especially when her features were this utterly striking.
Since Billy would dig into it later, Wesley saw no need to dwell on the encounter. He stepped forward and pulled open the driver’s side door. Noting that he intended to drive personally, Gabriela slipped into the passenger seat without hesitation, the movement smooth and swift. The sight drew more than a few startled glances from onlookers—it was hard to miss the quiet tenderness in his gesture.
Billy blocked Brenden from following them and then slid into another car with a couple of bodyguards.
Gabriela fastened her seatbelt in silence, resisting the urge to ask where they were going. Wherever Wesley led, she was prepared to go.
His lips curved in a faint, knowing smile as the engine turned over, and the car eased away.