Chapter 268
Chapter 268:
Aubrey, surprised by Cali’s heads-up, showed Gabriela the message. “Do you want to avoid her p>
Even with Wesley’s backing, the rumors from yesterday and Whitney’s presence made things awkward. Gabriela stayed composed. “No need to worry—I know Mrs. Garner p>
While they spoke, the receptionist was guiding Whitney to the office. Gabriela rose to greet her.
Whitney smiled kindly. “Mason mentioned your foot injury. Don’t strain yourself walking p>
Aubrey hurried to fetch coffee for Whitney.
Whitney looked at Gabriela with warmth. “I saw you at the hospital just days ago, and now you’ve sprained your foot. You need to take better care of yourself p>
Gabriela thanked her for her concern.
Whitney’s visit was brief—just to drop off some fruit and health supplements for Gabriela. She didn’t stay long before leaving.
𝗜ո𝘁𝘦𝘯𝗌е 𝗋𝗼mаո𝘤e on 𝗴𝘢𝗹no𝘷е𝗅s.с𝗈𝘮
“No need to walk me out. I only came to check on your injury. With no one at home to care for you, I’ll have my chef send over some nourishing soup.” Her maternal affection toward Gabriela was evident.
The company’s rumors collapsed instantly. Now, the video clip seemed like nothing more than Mason showing care for Gabriela. There was nothing going on between them.
In Jaylene’s office, a colleague whispered, “Who leaked that video? It’s vile to spread rumors just to hurt an innocent woman p>
“Gabriela is gorgeous and is somehow connected to the influential Mr. Garner. Of course someone is jealous p>
Jaylene’s face twisted with fury. She had taken a huge risk by leaking the video, yet it barely ruined Gabriela’s reputation as she’d anticipated. That infuriated her.
In her frustration, Jaylene sneered, “Maybe Mrs. Garner doesn’t know about their affair. Or she’s just playing smart, covering for her husband p>
Her assistant chimed in, “Exactly! Mrs. Garner seems so kind-hearted. Maybe she knows but won’t call it out p>
Unable to stay silent, Cali retorted, “Jaylene, it’s just an innocent video. Why do you have to twist it into something vile? Gabriela is our colleague p>
Jaylene’s eyes narrowed. “Cali, have you lost your mind? Defending someone who doesn’t belong here p>
“I’m just speaking the truth,” Cali replied sharply, before turning back to her desk, done with the argument.
Jaylene’s expression grew stormy. Her assistant tried to soothe her. “Don’t let it get to you, Jaylene. Cali probably thinks she’ll gain something by standing up for Gabriela. Too bad Gabriela might not even care p>
Amid the tense exchange, Billy strode into the office, his face grim as he scanned the room. As Wesley’s special assistant, Billy’s mere presence demanded attention. His severe look sent a wave of unease through the team, hinting at something major on the horizon.
Bryn rushed over. “Billy, what’s going on p>
Billy spoke directly to Jaylene. “Jaylene, go to HR and process your resignation. You’re leaving today p>
His cold, emotionless words hit like a thunderclap, stunning everyone.
Jaylene, reeling, stammered, “W-what? Why am I being fired p>
Billy sneered. “The tech department traced the video leak back to you p>
Jaylene’s face drained of color—she hadn’t anticipated the video’s origin being traced.
Billy added, “Mr. Moss also wants it made clear that he was the one who introduced Gabriela to Mason p>