Chapter 266
Chapter 266:
Today she had dressed with painstaking care: flawless makeup, a soft pink tailored ensemble paired with a chic jacket, projecting just the right balance of intellect and grace. With a confident toss of her hair, she glided forward. “Mr. Moss, here’s next month’s report,” she said smoothly.
Wesley didn’t even glance up. “Just leave it on the table p>
Not ready to be dismissed, Jaylene lingered, her tone dipping into something sweetly suggestive. “Mr. Moss, there’s… something I’m not sure I should say p>
“Then don’t p>
The reply was as cold as it was curt. He didn’t lift his eyes, his attention chained to his work. Her perfume clung to the air, sharp and cloying, making him grit his teeth in irritation. “Leave,” he said flatly.
Jaylene clenched her teeth, determination hardening her resolve. Pulling out her phone, she said with feigned earnestness, “Mr. Moss, this concerns Gabriela. Since she was once your secretary, I thought you should see it.” She pressed play. The short clip filled the silence. Wesley’s gaze sharpened as he watched, his expression darkening, a dangerous edge flashing in his eyes like steel unsheathed.
“What exactly are you implying p>
Jaylene lowered her voice, as though reluctant. “Rumors are spreading, sir. They say Gabriela has secured the Alphacom deal by getting too close to its CEO p>
“CEO. Of course, I shouldn’t be telling you such things. She’s my colleague, after p>
𝘛he 𝗯𝖾𝘀t rеa𝖽𝗶n𝗴 𝗲xре𝗋i𝖾𝗇𝘤𝗲 𝗈𝘯.сo𝘮
Wesley’s head lifted slowly, his stare piercing. “And who exactly are you p>
The question caught her completely off guard. She straightened. “My name is Jaylene Ryan p>
A hint of recognition flashed in his eyes as the name registered. Wesley’s expression iced over, his tone cutting. “Get out p>
Panic flickered in Jaylene’s chest; her bravado collapsed. She hurried out, not daring to remain any longer, the echo of his voice still chilling her spine.
The moment the door closed, Wesley called Billy in. Billy entered nervously, already sensing the storm.
Wesley demanded, “What’s going on? Why hasn’t Jaylene been fired yet? And how did a video of Mason’s visit end up circulating p>
Feeling the weight of his fury, Billy rushed to explain, “Mr. Moss, we’ve launched a full investigation. We’ll identify the source within two days p>
“Good. Bring Gabriela here p>
Meanwhile, in Nina’s office, Aubrey had already rolled up her sleeves, fire in her eyes. She hissed, “When Mr. Garner showed up, Jaylene was the only one who remained with us. Who else could have spread the rumors? I’m going to confront her p>
Gabriela quickly caught her arm, voice calm but steady. “And if it’s confirmed she spread the video, what exactly do you plan to do p>
“I’ll give her a piece of my mind!” Aubrey snapped, her voice brimming with frustration. “I used to admire her, you know. She was young, already a sales queen, even bought her own place with her own money. I thought she was someone worth respecting. But now? She’s just malicious. I bet every deal she closed was won with underhanded tricks like this p>
Nina shifted uneasily, her expression conflicted. Their team had never been fiercely competitive, as most of them weren’t even concerned with chasing deals. But with gossip spreading like wildfire, Nina felt a responsibility as supervisor to stand up for her team.
She suddenly rose, palm striking the table with a sharp crack. “Aubrey, I’ll go with you p>
Aubrey’s eyes lit up. “Thanks, Miss Gibson! You’re the best p>
Gabriela blinked in surprise. Nina, usually the picture of calm composure, was ready to march into battle. It was a side of her she hadn’t expected to see.
“Wait,” Gabriela interjected. “Let’s hold back a little longer p>
Since the day Wesley first introduced her to Mason, Gabriela had harbored a faint suspicion that he meant to elevate her. Yet after her move to the executive office, that possibility had remained suspended. Now, with the swirl of rumors pulling her into the spotlight, she could sense a turning point approaching, as if something were about to change.
Just then, while she was still persuading Nina and Aubrey, Billy appeared at the doorway and called her to the CEO’s office.