Chapter 267

Chapter 267:

The moment Aubrey spotted Billy, she fell silent.

Gabriela followed Billy into the CEO’s office. Wesley set aside his paperwork and signaled for Billy to leave. Gabriela stood respectfully, waiting for instructions.

Wesley glanced at her and said, “Have a seat p>

Gabriela settled into the chair as directed.

Wesley, keeping his tone measured, asked, “Why didn’t you take some time off p>

𝖸𝘰u𝗋 𝗱𝖺𝘪𝗹y 𝖽𝗈ѕe 𝗼𝘧 𝘯о𝗏𝘦𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘯

“I’m fine,” Gabriela replied promptly. “I just need to walk a bit slower.” Her demeanor was polite, treating him with the respect due a boss. Wesley felt a twinge of annoyance, though his face remained impassive.

“What did Mason want with you today?” he asked.

Gabriela quickly clarified, “I’m working on closing a deal. Mr. Garner invited me to tour Alphacom Electronics’ factory yesterday, and I went. He had to cancel at the last minute and came today to apologize. Mr. Moss, you’re the one who introduced me to Mr. Garner. You don’t believe those rumors, do you p>

Wesley gave a dry chuckle, almost incredulous. Did Gabriela really think he was so gullible as to fall for gossip?

He asked directly, “Are you set on landing that billion-dollar contract p>

Gabriela nodded eagerly. She wasn’t sure if the commission would buy her a mansion, but securing the deal would be a major feather in her cap. Then, a thought struck her, and she asked, “Is there an issue with this deal? Or do you prefer I not pursue it p>

Many big firms were after the same contract, yet Wesley had seemed unbothered.

“You can go for it,” Wesley said with a nod. “Tomorrow afternoon, have Mason and his assistant come to the office for a meeting p>

Gabriela beamed. “Thank you, Mr. Moss p>

It surprised Wesley—how genuinely excited she seemed over closing this deal. Well, she was in for some challenges later on.

He offered a faint smile, his tone softening. “Today, you’re not allowed to wander around p>

Gabriela nodded cheerfully and returned to her office with a spring in her step. Seeing her upbeat mood, Nina knew Wesley hadn’t called her in for a lecture. Aubrey sighed in relief. “I was so nervous; I thought Mr. Moss was going to chew you out p>

Not just them—everyone assumed Gabriela had been summoned for a reprimand. Jaylene’s assistant smirked spitefully. “Just wait. Gabriela’s probably getting sacked this time, and even Nina won’t save her p>

“She has no shame, messing around with that old man. It’s disgusting!” another person spat.

Jaylene’s eyes glinted with malice. “Gabriela, you dug your own grave trying to snatch my deal,” she muttered under her breath.

But no matter how long they waited, news of Gabriela’s firing never came. Instead, the next day brought a surprise visitor—Whitney Garner, Mason’s wife. Her arrival sent ripples through Apex Group.

Jaylene and her sales team buzzed with excitement, certain that Whitney’s visit was to challenge Gabriela. Though they had no direct feud with Gabriela, the earlier computer password fiasco had left the company holding a grudge against them. If Gabriela were to be involved in a scandal now, it would vindicate their actions.

Cali overheard their nasty comments and quietly texted Aubrey: “Aubrey, Mrs. Garner is here. Should Gabriela steer clear p>