Chapter 279
Chapter 279:
The abrupt click of the call ending left Gabriela momentarily unsettled. Wesley clearly wasn’t fond of her mingling with the CEO of the Williams Group.
Just then, Trey Wilcox’s car pulled up beside her. She eased into the passenger seat with a small smile. “Appreciate it, Trey p>
Her ankle, more swollen this time, had kept her limping for days. Wesley had insisted his driver take charge of her transportation. As the car glided forward, Gabriela turned to Trey with quiet curiosity. “Trey, do you know if Mr. Moss holds any grudges against the CEO of the Williams Group p>
His hands stayed steady on the wheel. “I’m just the driver, Ms. Haynes. I don’t dare pry into Mr. Moss’s business p>
Sensing his unease, Gabriela let the question drop.
Back at Apex Group, she headed to the CEO’s office. Despite his reluctance, Wesley had managed to secure exactly what she needed: a series of photos capturing him in polite conversation with the CEO of the Williams Group, even shaking his hand.
Gabriela carefully chose nine shots and uploaded them to her social media. Her caption, coolly professional, praised Alphacom Electronics’ project. She made no mention of the Williams Group’s leader, but the images spoke for themselves.
Wesley and the CEO appeared in easy dialogue, their handshake hinting at a partnership already in motion.
а𝗰𝗍𝗶𝗏𝘦 𝘤𝗈𝗺𝘮𝗎n𝘪𝗍𝗒 𝘰𝗇 𝗴а𝗅ո𝗈𝘃е𝘭𝗌.𝘤om
The moment Gabriela’s post went live, Wesley’s name appeared among the first likes. As he tapped the screen, his gaze lingered on her. “Gabriela, are you certain Adolf will bite p>
“Very likely,” she answered without hesitation. “Mr. Vasquez is sly, convinced of his own brilliance. He won’t sit back and let the Williams Group outmaneuver him p>
As Wesley studied her, he felt a surge of admiration for the sharpness of her strategy.
He pressed, “But we risk making an enemy of the Williams Group p>
She tilted her chin with quiet pride. “That’s fine. By then, Mr. Vasquez will already be in the same boat as us, and he’ll have no choice but to defend us p>
Her lips curved, eyes narrowing with a playful sharpness, like a little fox basking in triumph. Wesley felt an urge to kiss her eyes.
A dangerous thought stirred in his chest: if it meant keeping her this confident, this luminous, he would defy the whole world for her.
He asked another question. “Are you certain Adolf will see the post p>
Gabriela gave a firm nod. “He will p>
After relaying the day’s intelligence from Vasquez Group, she rose gracefully. “Mr. Moss, I’ll take my leave p>
Wesley wanted to drive her home, yet the memory of her gentle refusal of his confession lingered. Pressing too hard now might only push her further away. He held himself back, saying instead, “Make sure you rest once you’re back p>
Gabriela gave a polite nod. “You too p>
At Seasons Restaurant, Vivian scrolled through her phone between bites.
Adolf’s brow creased. “No phones at the table p>
She rolled her eyes. “Fine. You’re stricter than a parent, Adolf p>
Just then, a post caught her attention. Her eyes widened. “Look at your feed now! It seems Apex Group and Williams Group have already struck a deal p>
Adolf pulled out his phone, his expression hardening as he found Gabriela’s freshly uploaded post. Beneath it, Mason from Alphacom Electronics had already left a like.
Could Williams Group have conceded so quickly? Had Wesley offered them something to sweeten the deal?
Adolf tapped the table absently, thoughts churning.
Vivian smirked at his reaction. It looked like Gabriela’s plan had worked. She sent a discreet message to Gabriela. “It’s done. Consider us even p>
Gabriela’s message came instantly. “Thanks p>
Vivian’s lips curled in a sneer. She was actually surprised at Gabriela’s brazenness, daring to call in a favor over a casual promise made back at the hotel.
Meanwhile, Gabriela, having completed her first maneuver, slipped into the shower and fell asleep with an untroubled mind.
The next morning, the moment she stepped into the office, Billy rushed over. “Ms. Haynes, please get ready. We’re heading to Vasquez Group for a meeting p>
Not long ago, both Williams and Vasquez Groups had rejected them, holding out for better terms from Mason. But Williams Group’s sudden change of heart had broken the stalemate, leaving Vasquez Group cornered. Wesley’s influence alone was enough to make Adolf wary. And now, with Wesley standing shoulder to shoulder with Williams Group’s CEO, Vasquez Group could fall behind.