Chapter 577
Chapter 577:
It was Tyler’s birthday, yet instead of celebrating, he chose to accompany Gabriela to confront Rebecca.
A twinge of guilt pinched Gabriela’s chest, but she truly needed his help.
“Tyler, thank you,” she said, her voice soft with sincerity.
He scowled and flicked her forehead lightly. “You’re practically family. Don’t mention it p>
“Alright, alright!” Gabriela laughed, quick to appease him. “Once this is all over, I’m making you the kind of birthday dinner you’ll never forget p>
Tyler smirked. “I’m holding you to that p>
By the time they arrived at the Howards’ house, night had already settled in.
Inside, Rebecca was at the table, sharing dinner with her parents when the butler burst in, visibly flustered. “A young woman named Gabriela Haynes is outside. She says she is here to look for Miss Howard p>
A sharp chill ran through Rebecca’s veins.
It hadn’t been long since the driver informed her the men she’d paid to teach Gabriela a lesson were about to make their move. So how was Gabriela here, standing on their doorstep?
ոe𝗐 𝘄𝗲𝖾𝗄l𝘺 с𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵e𝗋𝘴 𝗼𝗇
Rebecca set her fork down with deliberate calm and fixed the butler with an icy stare. “Do you think the Howards’ house is a public square where anyone can just stroll in p>
The cold rebuke was an implicit order: get Gabriela out of there, and do it quietly.
The butler hesitated, uncertainty flickering in his eyes. “Who is Gabriela Haynes p>
Matthew’s voice broke the tension, low but firm. “And what does she want with Rebecca p>
The butler swallowed and answered quickly, “She brought several injured people with her. She says she demands an explanation from Miss Howard p>
Rebecca’s expression faltered for a split second, but she swiftly smoothed it over. “I barely know her,” she said coolly. “Send her away p>
“Understood,” the butler murmured, bowing his head as he turned to leave.
“Wait.” Matthew’s sharp tone froze the room. His eyes darted to Rebecca, catching the subtle tremor in her clenched fists.
“Bring her in,” he said, his voice leaving no room for argument.
Moments later, the butler ushered Gabriela into the side hall. Gabriela stepped in first, her stride purposeful, Tyler matching her pace like a silent shield at her side.
Four battered figures followed behind them, their injuries stark in the dim light.
Though the Howards hadn’t yet caught sight of Gabriela’s face, the quiet storm of her presence rolled through the space, tightening the air and setting every nerve on edge.
As Gabriela stepped closer, Matthew froze, his gaze locked on her.
How did this woman look so much like someone he had known?
But Gabriela didn’t notice his stunned expression. The moment she crossed the threshold, her eyes zeroed in on Rebecca.
“Did you send someone to assault me?” her voice was sharp, unwavering. “And you even asked them to take photos, huh p>
Rebecca stiffened. If someone displeased her, she’d discreetly have her driver hire thugs to teach them a lesson. But never, not once, had anyone dared to confront her here, in her home.
Fearing the delicate facade of the polished Howard heiress might crack, Rebecca lashed out first. “Are you insane, Gabriela? The nerve of you to try to steal my man, and now you show up here with your thugs to frame me p>
“That’s your driver,” Gabriela retorted, her tone as sharp as glass.