Chapter 451
Chapter 451:
A wave of relief and excitement washed through Gabriela at the news from Tyler. “Tyler, you’ve been incredible this time p>
After discussing things with Benedict, she instructed Tyler to haul the thugs straight to the hospital.
Without hesitation, Tyler dragged the battered men there. They had already been taught a harsh lesson by him earlier, so now they shuffled along meekly, no trace of defiance left.
Once Gabriela pieced together what had really happened back then, she wasted no time. She dialed Vivian, hoping to use her connections to set up a live stream with the influencer Gem.
On the other end of the line, Vivian exploded in disbelief. “Have you completely lost it? Why on earth should I help you with this p>
Gabriela smiled faintly. “Of course you’ll help — because deep down, you’re a decent person p>
𝘛𝗵𝗲 𝘣𝖾ѕ𝘁 r𝘦а𝘥𝗂ng е𝗑𝘱еr𝗂en𝖼𝖾 𝗼𝘯
Vivian scoffed. “Please. Sweet talk isn’t going to fool me. What are you trying to do this time p>
“It’s about Tessa again,” Gabriela replied. “Trust me, it’ll pull in an audience — and your friend will get the spotlight she wants p>
Vivian muttered under her breath, clearly unconvinced, but in the end she still tapped Gem’s number and made the call.
As soon as the live stream connected, Gabriela strode straight into Fulton’s hospital room.
Billy trailed close behind, her phone balanced in his hand, the camera already rolling.
Fulton hurled the cup across the room, his face twisted with fury. “Get out! Nothing you say will ever convince me to settle the case with her p>
Gabriela didn’t flinch. Her voice stayed calm, almost gentle. “Don’t you love Tessa? Why can’t you let go and forgive her this one time p>
A crooked grin spread across Fulton’s face, dark and unsettling. “Love?” he murmured, eyes glinting. “After I hit her, she refused to forgive me. This time she stabbed me, and I won’t forgive her either. That way, no matter what, we’ll always be tangled together p>
The live stream was already running, the comments flying fast as thousands of viewers stared at the feed, unsettled by the crooked smirk carved across his face.
Gabriela pressed on, her voice firm and cutting. “You once threw yourself into danger to save Tessa. After marriage, she showed you nothing but kindness. Why did you turn to violence p>
“That wasn’t violence!” Fulton snapped, his tone laced with certainty. “That was a husband and wife arguing, that’s all p>
Her eyes hardened, her expression like frost. “I’ll ask you one last time. Did you risk your life back then because you loved Tessa p>
A bitter laugh escaped Fulton, hollow and sharp. “Don’t try to play the emotional card. I won’t change my mind p>
Gabriela gave a measured nod, then turned toward the door, her voice cold and commanding. “Tyler. Bring them in p>
Tyler shoved the three thugs through the door, their footsteps clattering against the sterile hospital floor.
Fulton’s eyes went wide in alarm, recognition flashing across his face.
Before he could open his mouth, one of the thugs, Liam Riley, spat furiously, “Fulton, don’t you dare play dumb. You’re the one who paid us to put on that act, to trap Tessa in that alley and tear at her clothes. Remember? One of us even snapped your leg for real. Without that injury, you think she would’ve agreed to marry you p>
The revelation hit like a bomb. Viewers watching the live stream erupted in disbelief, their comments flooding the screen in shock.
A thin sheen of panic broke across Fulton’s expression. His pupils darted wildly as he snapped back, voice trembling with rage, “Rubbish! I don’t recognize a single one of you p>
Liam sneered, lips curling in disgust. “Don’t recognize us? Then let me jog your memory. You were the one who told us to make it convincing — to hit harder. My guys went too far and snapped your leg, and after that, you refused to pay the rest of what you promised p>