Chapter 381
Chapter 381:
Wesley’s polished demeanor cracked under her accusation, his voice rising in outrage. “You think I would stoop so low as to stage his car accident p>
“Perhaps you wouldn’t.” Noticing the color drain from Wesley’s face, Gabriela felt a pang in her chest, yet she pressed on with unrelenting resolve. “But can you guarantee that, to save you, your family wouldn’t do whatever it takes p>
“I get it now,” Wesley said, nodding grimly. “Allan died in that car crash, and his heart happened to be a match for me. You think that crash was no accident? That’s why you’ve been avoiding me — you suspect I had something to do with it p>
Gabriela’s throat closed up at the raw anger in his voice, and she stayed silent.
“Gabriela, even if you swore you felt nothing for me, it wouldn’t sting as much as this distrust p>
With that, Wesley adjusted the garments he had disheveled, carefully securing each button.
From the lowest to the highest, he fastened the final one at his neck, slowly concealing his toned physique and the place where his heart had once raced with fervor.
R𝘰𝗆an𝖼𝘦 ո𝘰𝘷𝘦𝗅ѕ 𝗼𝘯
In a fleeting moment, the passionate man consumed by love vanished, replaced once more by the poised successor of the Moss Group empire.
“You should leave,” he said coolly.
Wesley gazed at Gabriela, his lips curling with a hint of mockery, intending to deliver sharp words. Yet, when his eyes met her lucid, unwavering stare, his resolve softened at the last second.
With a composed expression, he added, “I’ll ensure the car accident is fully investigated to clear my name p>
Gabriela responded, “That’s for the best p>
Then she walked away, leaving without a trace of hesitation.
Wesley watched her retreating silhouette, his eyes streaked with crimson veins.
What a cold-hearted woman.
How could she harbor such cruel suspicions about him?
Stepping out of the apartment building, Gabriela was greeted by a gentle drizzle, the air crisp and chilly.
Her thoughts drifted to Wesley, alone in his apartment, and she wondered if he could manage on his own.
Earlier, she had noticed the bedroom felt cold, as if the heater hadn’t been turned on.
Lost in a storm of reflections, she snapped back to reality.
She had intentionally spoken harshly to Wesley, hoping to break his feelings for her.
She wanted him to see her true nature — a calculating, morally flawed woman unworthy of his affection.
Back at Rosemont Gardens, Gabriela spotted a figure standing outside the villa. Brenden, clad in an immaculate white suit, clutched a vibrant bouquet of scarlet roses.
Despite the light rain, the striking, charismatic man drew envious glances from passersby.
Two young women lingered nearby, holding umbrellas, whispering to each other.
“He is so dashing and romantic! Who could he be waiting for?” one said.
“I’m so jealous of whoever she is!” the other replied.
Brenden, overhearing their exchange, swelled with pride.
Fresh from his travels abroad, he had dressed impeccably, and the soft rain only added a poetic touch to the moment.
He pictured Gabriela, overcome with emotion, rushing into his arms upon seeing him.
As he prepared to text her, he caught sight of her stepping out of a car.
His face brightened, and he hurried forward, reaching for her hand.
“Gabriela, I haven’t even messaged you, and yet you showed up! What a coincidence!” he said with a grin.
“Brenden, what do you want from me?” Gabriela’s voice was sharp.
After her painful confrontation with Wesley, she had been holding back tears, but seeing Brenden unraveled her fragile composure.
She pushed him away, her emotions erupting. “That night at the team-building event, I walked into the wrong room, and I’ve already paid a heavy price for it p>
Her thoughts spiraled to “NotASaunders,” who relentlessly taunted her through messages, toying with her like a predator with its prey. The more she dwelled on it, the more her anger surged.
Tears streaming, she cried, “I’m sorry, alright? Can you just leave me alone and let me move on p>
Brenden blinked, stunned. “Gabriela, what are you talking about? I wasn’t even at the hotel during last year’s team-building event p>