Chapter 300
Chapter 300:
As Aubrey praised the man, Gabriela couldn’t help but remark, “Mr. Moss is far more handsome than he is.” To her, no one outshone Wesley.
Aubrey quickly fired back, “Oh please, Mr. Moss belongs to you. You can see him anytime. The rest of us? We’re lucky if we catch a glimpse once in a blue moon. So now that there’s an actual heartthrob standing in front of me, can I indulge a little p>
Heat crept up Gabriela’s face. Wesley belonged to her? Since when?
“I don’t have the energy to argue with you. Swoon all you want. I’m going home p>
Gabriela pivoted to leave, only to find the man blocking her path. His eyes lingered on her with an odd intensity, as though he was truly startled by what he saw. At last, he broke the silence. “Gabriela p>
Gabriela blinked in confusion. “Do we know each other, sir p>
A low chuckle slipped from Stewart. “So it really is you p>
She gave a polite nod. “Gabriela Haynes. Sales department, Apex Group p>
S𝘩𝘢𝗿е 𝘺𝗈u𝘳 𝘵𝘩ough𝘁𝘀 оn
So this was Gabriela. Until now, Stewart had only heard her name tossed around in passing, but he had never actually seen her. He had never once imagined that the Gabriela from Apex Group was the very same fragile little girl etched faintly in his memory. He recalled their first encounter when she had been barely more than a child. And now, after six years, here she stood, not only grown but working under Wesley at the Apex Group.
The irony almost made him laugh. Several hours ago, he had been plotting how to put Gabriela in her place. The thought now felt absurd.
Forcing down the tide of recognition, Stewart smoothed his expression into a smile and offered his hand. “Stewart Williams p>
Gabriela froze, caught off guard. So this was the CEO of the Williams Group. Stewart Williams in the flesh. Gabriela recalled Wesley’s open distaste for the man, but at this moment, Stewart seemed quite easygoing.
If anything, he radiated an easy charm — at least far warmer than Adolf’s frosty hauteur. She accepted his handshake. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Williams.” Yet when she tried to pull her hand back, his hold didn’t loosen. His fingers stayed locked around hers as if he were expecting her to say something more.
Uneasy, Gabriela broke the silence. “Have we met somewhere before p>
At once, the genial mask slipped. Stewart frowned. “You don’t remember me? Am I so unremarkable that you’ve completely forgotten me p>
He hadn’t changed much since the past. But Gabriela — she was no longer the frail, wide-eyed girl she had been. Despite her changed appearance, he could spot her instantly, even across years.
Gabriela shook her head. “No! That’s not it. You’re… very handsome p>
His grip tightened, drawing her a fraction closer. His tone dropped, calm but insistent, threading straight into her memory. “Then tell me, do you remember me now p>