Chapter 272
Chapter 272:
Gabriela opened her mouth to speak, but Wesley straightened his collar with deliberate precision and cut her off. “Aaron and Billy are tied up, which means I’ll have to accompany you myself p>
Noticing his simmering displeasure, Gabriela hurried to soften the moment. “I actually know Mr. Garner quite well. I can manage on my own p>
Wesley’s lips curled into a scoff. “Have you ever closed a deal before? A one-billion-dollar project? Do you truly think you can handle it alone p>
Startled by his sharpness, Gabriela swallowed her protest and fell silent, trailing after him obediently to Alphacom Electronics.
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The negotiation unfolded seamlessly. Wesley laid out the plan of establishing two subsidiaries within half a month, and Mason responded with heartfelt gratitude. The deal sealed without a hitch.
After the meeting ended, Whitney approached Gabriela with a bright smile, holding out an insulated food jar. “Gabriela, I made this nourishing soup for you. Drink plenty when you get home. It’ll help keep your strength up,” she said warmly.
Gabriela accepted it with heartfelt thanks, touched by the woman’s thoughtfulness. Whitney lingered for a while, chatting animatedly before finally letting her go.
As they stepped out of Alphacom Electronics, Wesley’s voice broke the momentary quiet. “You went to the hospital the other day, right? Is everything okay p>
Gabriela’s fingers, hidden behind her back, twitched at the sudden question. She lowered her eyes, feigning embarrassment. “It was nothing, just my period. I had menstrual cramps all day p>
Wesley said thoughtfully, “Your period came just a few days ago p>
Her cheeks burned crimson. Her neck flushed with heat as he spoke of something so intimately private. Desperate to escape the awkwardness, she quickly steered the conversation elsewhere. “Mr. Moss, let’s focus on the project. Should we go to Vasquez Group first, or Williams Group p>
Wesley’s eyes narrowed slightly, as though recalling something. His tone cooled. “I’ll take care of Williams Group. You’ll handle Vasquez Group p>
Gabriela nodded without hesitation. “Alright p>
News of Gabriela’s triumph in clinching the one-billion-dollar deal with Alphacom Electronics didn’t take long to ripple through the business world. It landed squarely at the doors of Haynes Group.
Marie’s eyes flew wide at the news. Rage surged through her, and she flung the stack of documents straight at her assistant. “Are you telling me Gabriela actually sealed the deal? You’re sure you didn’t get it wrong p>
The assistant straightened, nodding with conviction. “Absolutely positive. There’s no mistake p>
Marie’s nails dug into her palms as her fists clenched. It didn’t matter whether Gabriela had pulled it off with her own skill or with Wesley’s backing. The fact remained, and she had already carved out a solid place in the industry. If she returned now to fight for Haynes Group, her victory would be all but guaranteed.
The thought gnawed at Marie.
Ever since Gabriela had reclaimed her house, rumors had circulated within the company that everything Marie possessed had been stolen from Gabriela in the first place. If Gabriela came back for the company, plenty of people would rally to her side.
Marie’s chest tightened with defiance. She couldn’t allow Gabriela to rise. Driven by that thought, she rushed home at once, seeking out Dustin to plot their next move.
Even Dustin, upon hearing the news, was stunned. When Gabriela had first reclaimed her house, he had already felt the foundations of his reality begin to crack. All his life, he had believed Gabriela to be an orphan, a woman without backing. Yet now the truth struck him like a blow: the entire Haynes Group was rightfully hers.
Resentment stirred in his chest as he decided that Gabriela had deceived him. If she had told him this back then, perhaps he wouldn’t have broken things off.
Phyllis, who had been quietly studying his distracted expression, gave an indignant little huff. “Dustin, do you regret marrying me?” Her voice trembled ever so slightly.
Snapped out of his thoughts, Dustin held her in his arms, forcing a gentle smile. “Don’t be absurd. I chose you because of your beauty and your kindness p>
Phyllis’s brow eased, yet unease still shadowed her face. “But if Gabriela really returns to claim the company, what becomes of us p>
Dustin’s gaze slid to Marie. After a brief moment, a sinister plan slithered through his mind. His lips curled, then flattened as he murmured, “Give me a few days and I’ll find a way p>