Chapter 418
Chapter 418:
Fiona struggled to hold back her laughter, a wicked glint in her eyes.
“Gabriela, you’re finally at my mercy. Just wait and see how I handle you,” she thought with a smirk.
Addie turned to Gabriela and said calmly, “Our company was not satisfied with your proposal, and we have decided to postpone our collaboration with Haynes. You should head back for now p>
Ignoring Fiona and everyone else in the room, Gabriela pleaded earnestly, “Please, just a few minutes. I’m begging you to review the revised proposal p>
This project was critical for Haynes Group’s future. A delay could stain the company’s reputation and make it difficult to secure new partners. If Addie couldn’t be convinced, Haynes Group could be in serious trouble.
Addie was growing impatient and was about to dismiss her.
аc𝘁i𝘷𝖾 𝗰𝗈𝘮𝗆𝘶𝘯іt𝘆 𝘰𝗇
Fiona quickly stepped in. “Addie, she’s here with the revised proposal. Doesn’t she at least deserve another chance p>
Addie looked toward Hanley for his opinion.
When Hanley heard Addie call the newcomer “Miss Haynes,” he realized the expected person had arrived. He said smoothly, “Fiona seems familiar with Miss Haynes. Why don’t we let them handle this privately p>
With a few calm words, Hanley managed to settle Addie, and the two of them stepped out, leaving Fiona and Gabriela alone.
Fiona planted her hands on her hips and stared down Gabriela with smug satisfaction. “I bet you never saw this coming, did you? You’re at my mercy now p>
Gabriela’s mind snapped to clarity. “So you’re the one sabotaging this collaboration p>
Fiona scoffed and rolled her eyes. “Please. I don’t have time for this. You’ve just made too many enemies p>
If not Fiona, then who?
Gabriela kept her voice steady. “What do you want p>
Fiona’s face lit up with spiteful delight. “To humiliate you, obviously p>
Every memory of Gabriela stealing Wesley’s attention and ruining things for her only fed Fiona’s anger.
Gabriela, not interested in wasting time arguing, turned to leave.
Fiona called out, “If you want Addie to proceed with the project, you’d better do what I say p>
Gabriela drew a steady breath.
Her pride didn’t matter. The project did.
She turned back and gave Fiona a calm, controlled smile. “What do you want me to do p>
Fiona smirked at Gabriela’s change in attitude, her mind already spinning. She had seen someone familiar earlier. She knew Gabriela had feelings for Wesley. Today, she would test whether Wesley felt anything for her in return.
Fiona curled a finger in Gabriela’s direction, voice dripping with malice. “Follow me p>
She led Gabriela to a private dining room.
At the Vista Hotel, each private room had its own dedicated, high-end attendant. Flashing her wealth, Fiona slipped the attendant a generous tip and had them leave the door cracked open.
Through the slightly open door, they peered inside.
Wesley was seated at the table beside a woman Fiona vaguely recognized but couldn’t immediately place.
He wore a perfectly tailored black suit and sat with flawless composure, gaze lowered slightly as he cut into his steak with calm precision. Every movement carried a quiet, polished authority.
Across from him sat Rebecca, just as elegant, delicately dabbing at her lips with a napkin after each bite — the picture of refined grace.