Chapter 552
Chapter 552:
She had the money, and she had every right to spend it however she pleased. In this lifetime, she intended to enjoy her freedom without restraint.
Brenden let out a sharp snort. “If you want to admire a handsome guy, why not look at me p>
Her breath caught in her throat.
Watching the tight set of Brenden’s jaw and the awkward heat simmering in his expression, she suddenly pieced it together.
Could it be that… Brenden was jealous?
The thought made Fiona’s lips curve, a flicker of satisfaction stirring quietly in her chest.
R𝗲а𝗱 𝗳𝘳om 𝘺о𝘂𝗿 рhо𝗇𝖾 о𝗇 ѕ.𝗰𝗼𝗆
Could her allure truly be so powerful that Brenden’s affections wavered from Gabriela to her?
The thought pricked at her conscience, and guilt softened her voice as she murmured, “I’m sorry. Next time I feel like admiring someone handsome, I’ll just look at you, alright p>
Brenden gave a cold snort, still smoldering. “Get in the car p>
He swung the door open and shielded her head with his hand as she climbed in.
Only then did Fiona notice the quiet gentleness in him—that even when annoyed, he still thought to protect her.
Being with him felt far more reassuring than clinging to that so-called top escort.
Neither of them realized Rebecca was lingering at Blue Star’s entrance, watching them with frosty eyes.
Wesley remained completely unaware that Rebecca had followed him to Blue Star.
He only cared about getting Gabriela to the hospital as quickly as possible.
Gabriela’s skin burned against him, her body pressing closer, every movement turning more daring.
Slender fingers slipped beneath his shirt, grazing over his chest. “Wesley, we don’t need the hospital. Let’s just go home, alright p>
Her voice carried a playful lilt, her wide-eyed expression deceptively pure.
Keeping one hand steady on the wheel, Wesley caught her wandering hand with the other, his brow tightening. “Stop that p>
But Gabriela, lost in her own reckless longing, didn’t notice his anger at all. She was simply acting on impulse.
A dull ache throbbed behind Wesley’s temples.
He couldn’t bear to picture what might have unfolded tonight if he hadn’t shown up.
Neither Brenden nor that so-called top escort would have been able to resist Gabriela in her current state.
Wesley pressed harder on the accelerator, the car speeding toward the hospital.
Meanwhile, Billy wasted no time. He tracked down the drug used at Blue Star and rushed it to the doctor.
After analyzing the ingredients, the doctor finally looked up and prescribed medicine for Gabriela.
“This is a strong compound,” the doctor explained gravely. “The treatment I’ve given her can only suppress the worst of its effects. When you get home, make sure she rests. If her fever doesn’t go down, have her drink plenty of water to help flush the drug from her system p>
Once the sedative took effect, Gabriela’s restless body eased, her breathing slowing into something steadier.
Wesley carried her back to the apartment and gently lowered her onto the bed.
He returned with a clean towel, dabbing her damp forehead with careful strokes.
All at once, Gabriela’s eyes fluttered open, and she threw her arms around his neck, clinging to him with sudden urgency.