Chapter 336
Chapter 336:
Tessa felt profound sympathy for Gabriela, squeezing her hand firmly. “Gabriela, once you’ve chosen a path, regardless of its difficulty, we can only walk forward p>
Later, Tessa lingered at Gabriela’s place briefly before departing for home.
She knew a vicious storm likely awaited her arrival.
But fear no longer controlled her.
𝘋𝗈𝘸n𝗹𝗈a𝘥аble 𝖯𝖣F𝘀 o𝗇
Spending these past six months in North Village alongside Gabriela had delivered the happiest period of her existence. No matter how challenging the future became, she stood ready to confront it.
Gabriela rested for half a day before resuming her company duties the following morning.
The moment she returned, she encountered Trenton within the elevator.
Trenton immediately brightened with malicious energy. “Ms. Haynes, you’ve finally graced us with your presence! Did you thoroughly enjoy your overseas adventure? I’ve mentioned before, being CEO carries serious weight. You’ve vanished for ages, leaving the entire burden crushing Kaleb. Doesn’t guilt consume you p>
To hide her pregnancy, Gabriela had told the company she was abroad for market research — but she’d actually gone to her mother’s hometown to deliver her baby.
Gabriela arched an eyebrow with calculated precision. “Mr. Diaz, what makes you assume I was indulging in pleasure p>
Trenton responded swiftly, “Our company focuses primarily on domestic markets, with minimal activity abroad. What kind of market research could take half a year, huh p>
His aggression blazed openly, apparently having forgotten his previous humiliation.
The elevator reached the fifth floor precisely then.
Gabriela smiled with elegant composure. “If you have any questions about my work, please address them during our upcoming meeting p>
After speaking, Gabriela dismissed his reaction entirely and strode directly to her office.
There, she discovered Kaleb awaiting her arrival.
“Gabriela, welcome back p>
After a brief exchange, Gabriela instructed her secretary to arrange a meeting. During the gathering, Gabriela faced renewed attacks from Marie’s devoted supporters.
They branded her young, reckless, and self-indulgent.
Gabriela offered her explanation. “I traveled abroad to conduct market research and explore new business opportunities, though I also took a few personal days for rest p>
The Haynes Group specialized in wedding coordination and major event planning. Gabriela expressed her ambition to capture the GD Fashion Week planning contract.
Trenton’s sneer cut through the room. “Ms. Haynes, you excel at shirking responsibility and crafting convenient excuses p>
Gabriela replied evenly, “I’ll pursue this project with complete dedication.” She refused to squander energy battling their petty accusations.
After enduring half a day of contentious meetings, Gabriela coordinated future assignments with Kaleb.
The moment lunch hour arrived, Gabriela rushed toward home.
The baby required feeding, and she needed to return for nursing.
As soon as she stepped out of the building, she spotted a familiar vehicle positioned across the plaza. Gabriela froze momentarily.
Wesley emerged from the car, crossing to her in determined strides.
Gabriela immediately produced a flawless smile. “Mr. Moss, what draws you here p>
Wesley studied her intently. “I came for you p>
In reality, he had learned of Gabriela’s return yesterday but had restrained himself from seeking her out.
He wanted to discover whether she would contact him first.
Predictably, she hadn’t initiated any communication, exactly as before.
Gabriela smiled until her expression nearly cramped. “Your schedule stays impossibly busy. How do you find the time p>
“You understand perfectly why.” Wesley cut through her words, pinning her with an intense stare. “Stop pretending ignorance p>
Gabriela couldn’t bear meeting his gaze.
Her chest constricted painfully. Her baby boy was hungry, and she urgently needed to return for Truett’s feeding.
She laughed nervously, redirecting the conversation. “Mr. Moss, urgent matters await me at home. I really must leave p>
Wesley examined her carefully and couldn’t suppress a derisive sound.
He had ached for her throughout the past six months, often lying sleepless or losing his appetite, which had resulted in some weight loss.
Yet she had abandoned him for such an extended period and somehow managed to gain healthy weight.
Though she appeared more radiant now, it didn’t diminish his blazing fury.