Chapter 600
Chapter 600:
Gabriela’s smile remained serene as she signaled for Cindy to be brought forward from the crowd. “Miss Howard, shouldn’t you first ask what your cousin had planned for me p>
Cindy stood mute, head bowed like a chastised child, not daring to utter a word. She had never imagined Gabriela would have the audacity to march hundreds of people to Jasper’s doorstep.
Worse still, Gabriela had brought a swarm of reporters and a top influencer named Gem.
The reporters were in a frenzy, cameras trained on Jasper and Matthew. After all, capturing these high-society figures wasn’t an everyday opportunity.
Cindy dreaded to think how Jasper and Matthew would handle her once the reporters dispersed.
Rebecca’s face paled at the sight of Cindy.
Frowning, she demanded, “Why are you with Gabriela p>
This fool—had she actually tried to mess with Gabriela?
Cindy shrank back, whispering, “Rebecca, please don’t be mad. The reporters are filming p>
She couldn’t fathom Gabriela’s brazen move to confront the Howards head-on. But she knew she was in deep trouble. Facing Rebecca’s questioning, she dodged a direct answer.
When Cindy refused to talk, Gabriela took over and loudly explained everything.
Yо𝗎𝘳 ո𝖾x𝘁 𝗳𝖺vorі𝗍𝗲 rеa𝖽 𝗂𝗌 o𝗇
“That’s ridiculous!” Matthew’s brow furrowed deeply, his eyes blazing as he glared at Cindy. “You have brought shame upon our family p>
Humiliated, Cindy mumbled, “I was just trying to seek revenge for Rebecca p>
Rebecca’s eyes flashed with rage. “When did I ever ask you to do such a thing p>
Cindy felt deeply aggrieved. “Rebecca, I have no personal vendetta against Gabriela. If it wasn’t for you, why would I go to the trouble of rounding up over a hundred homeless people p>
Okburg, a bustling metropolis, made gathering such a large group no small feat.
“Your actions have nothing to do with me!” Rebecca’s face burned with rage, and she barely restrained herself from lashing out at Cindy.
“Enough, stop this bickering,” Matthew interjected, stepping forward with a look of shame. “Gabriela, I owe you an apology. I gave you my word yesterday, and today I’ve already failed to keep it p>
“Save your apologies,” Gabriela replied, not sparing Matthew a glance. She pulled out the hotel contract and the pledge he had written.
Her gaze shifted to Jasper. “Jasper, the hotel now belongs to Haynes Group. Am I operating within legal bounds p>
This marked Gabriela’s first direct challenge to Jasper. Jasper’s emotions churned as he met the fierce stare of the striking young woman.
Part of him admired Gabriela’s beauty, yet another part bristled at her sharp intellect.
A woman too clever, he thought, lacked charm.
In his view, the ideal woman was like Rebecca—clingy, making a man feel needed.
He clenched his jaw and nodded. “Yes p>
“Then why did you send people to sabotage my business and bring the homeless to overrun my hotel?” Gabriela pressed.
Whether Jasper had orchestrated it personally or not, she pinned the blame squarely on him. If he was angry, he could take it out on Cindy later.