Chapter 265
Chapter 265:
Jaylene did not expect that Gabriela actually knew the CEO of Alphacom Electronics. For a fleeting instant, she froze, her smile faltering in the slightest twitch as she fought to keep her poise.
Mason’s sharp eyes, however, caught on something else entirely—Gabriela’s injured foot. He stepped toward her, his voice carrying a note of concern. “Have you had it checked by a doctor? How bad is it p>
Gabriela assured him that it wasn’t serious, offering a soft smile of gratitude for his attentiveness.
Just then, Aubrey arrived, and the moment she caught sight of Mason, she rushed forward with coffee in hand, eager to serve. Nina soon arrived at the office.
Mason didn’t stay long. After briefly discussing his factory’s restructuring with Gabriela, he prepared to leave. Throughout their exchange, Jaylene observed silently. Though no one spared her a glance, she remained unfazed, rooted firmly in place.
When Mason rose to go, she seized the chance to escort him out herself. Having seen her assist Gabriela earlier, Mason naturally assumed the two women were close friends, so he made no objection.
Out in the parking lot, Jaylene seized her chance. With a polished smile, she slipped Mason her business card. “Mr. Garner, I’m Jaylene Ryan from the sales department at Apex Group. I’ve been closely tracking your company’s restructuring project p>
Before she could finish, Mason’s brows drew together. His interruption was curt, almost dismissive. “Aren’t you a close friend of Gabriela’s? Why fight her over this project p>
Those questions hit her like a slap. Jaylene faltered but quickly tried to recover. “Mr. Garner, Gabriela has only been with the company for a few months. I’ve worked on multiple projects and have a stronger grasp of the specifics of your project. I believe p>
“Experience can be gained,” Mason cut her off, his voice edged with frost. “And if Gabriela needs guidance, Mr. Moss will provide it p>
𝖩𝗈𝗂𝗇 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝗇
er nails dug into her palm as her smile faltered, teeth clenched in seething frustration. Gabriela was nothing more than a recent graduate—no pedigree, no powerful connections—and yet Mason openly favored her. Jaylene was convinced there was something between them.
When Jaylene returned, she was immediately surrounded by curious colleagues, hungry for answers.
“Jaylene, I heard Alphacom Electronics’ CEO actually came to see Gabriela today p>
“Do you think she might secure the billion-dollar deal p>
Jaylene’s expression was ashen, her silence heavier than words. The very thought made her blood boil. How could a rookie like Gabriela presume to challenge her, the top salesperson?
That afternoon, a short video clip of barely ten seconds began spreading like wildfire across the company. In it, Mason was seen personally visiting Gabriela, his hand steadying her with quiet care as he noticed her injured foot. Though there had been others present in the room, it wasn’t the video itself that caused a stir—it was the whispers that came with it.
“Mr. Garner treats Gabriela with such tenderness. It’s unexpected. Why would a powerful CEO like him treat a nobody like her so well p>
“Can’t you tell? That’s how a man looks after his sugar baby p>
“Don’t be ridiculous! Mr. Garner’s old enough to be her grandfather p>
“Think it through! Jaylene has been killing herself to close that deal, and yet Mason favors Gabriela. Why? Because Gabriela is an amazing salesperson? Obviously not! It’s because she has a pretty face p>
The rumors swirled like a storm cloud until they finally breached the walls of the executive office itself.
Billy, unsettled by the escalating rumors, immediately ordered the tech department to track down the source of the leaked video. He had originally planned to shield Wesley from the matter, but with gossip spreading like wildfire, secrecy was no longer an option.
Meanwhile, Jaylene, carrying next month’s sales plan, made her way to the CEO’s office. Inside, Wesley sat at his desk, sleeves rolled up on a crisp white shirt, a sleek silver watch glinting at his wrist. His refined focus and the quiet elegance in his every movement were simply mesmerizing.
Jaylene’s pulse quickened. How could a simpleton like Gabriela ever be worthy of a man like Wesley? If only he weren’t so exacting about background and status, surely she would be the far better match.