Chapter 603
Chapter 603:
Gabriela’s proclamation rang out with crystalline clarity, leaving Jasper mentally reeling.
Without conscious thought, he heard himself declaring, “Miss Haynes, I, Jasper Howard, pledge here before these witnesses that the Haynes Group will never face destruction under my watch p>
Only after the promise escaped his lips did the devastating truth crash over him—Gabriela’s true objective transcended simple compensation or shifting responsibility for the homeless back onto the Howard family.
She had come to secure an ironclad guarantee for the Haynes Group’s continued existence.
And this spectacle was unfolding before countless streaming viewers across the digital landscape.
Should the Haynes Group ever crumble in the future, regardless of the Howard family’s actual involvement, the online masses would surely assign blame to them without hesitation.
When that moment came, Gabriela would only need to shed tears before her camera, and the Howard family would face a digital uprising unlike anything in their storied history.
For a prestigious dynasty like the Howards, money was merely numbers on a ledger—but their carefully cultivated reputation could make or break future business ventures worth billions.
Therefore, the Howard family could never again target the Haynes Group with hostility. More than that, they would be compelled to extend assistance whenever Gabriela’s company encountered difficulties.
As this realization settled into his bones, Jasper’s hands curled into white-knuckled fists, silent fury consuming him from within. A woman had outmaneuvered him completely.
𝗟a𝘁eѕ𝘵 𝘤𝗵𝖺𝗽𝘵𝘦r𝗌 о𝗇 𝗴𝗮𝗅𝗇o𝗏е𝗹ѕ.𝖼o𝗆
Gabriela responded with cheerful brightness, “With your solemn guarantee, my worries have completely evaporated. I’ve spent sleepless nights consumed by anxiety over your cousin’s threats. Tonight, I’ll finally sleep in peace p>
She turned toward her assembled army. “Let’s make our exit p>
“Yes, Miss Haynes!” her followers responded in one thunderous voice, their collective power radiating through the air.
Witnessing Gabriela’s commanding presence, Rebecca suddenly realized that her own privileged life was no match for Gabriela’s raw influence.
Frustration erupted in her chest.
Gabriela departed with her legion, leaving behind one hundred twenty unwashed homeless people whose odor permeated the air.
With reporters still documenting every moment, Jasper could not simply ignore the unfolding crisis. He issued instructions to the butler for immediate accommodation arrangements.
“We’ll establish a proper shelter by tomorrow’s dawn,” Jasper commanded.
The butler bowed with practiced deference. “Yes, sir p>
After the Howard family had managed to settle their unexpected guests, the reporters began their gradual exodus from the property.
The entire Howard clan reconvened in their opulent living room like generals after a devastating defeat.
Rebecca could no longer contain her explosive fury and delivered a vicious slap across Cindy’s cheek. “What delusion possessed you to believe you could outsmart Gabriela p>
Her recently manicured nails, sharp as tiny daggers, carved scratches across Cindy’s skin, yet Cindy did not dare release even the smallest whimper, offering instead an endless stream of desperate apologies.
Matthew stepped forward with measured authority. “Enough, Rebecca. The damage has been done—maintain some dignity p>
Rebecca fell into seething silence, though her mind had already conceived a hundred exquisite methods to torment Cindy in the coming days.
Matthew then shifted his attention to Jasper with calculated precision. “Expand the shelter’s budget. We can begin accepting additional homeless individuals gradually p>
Confusion clouded Jasper’s features as he voiced his bewilderment.
Matthew’s explanation flowed with calculated wisdom. “We’re currently pursuing that coveted land acquisition, aren’t we? The evaluation process extends far beyond our company’s financial strength and corporate history—they are scrutinizing our public image with microscopic intensity. This situation presents a golden opportunity to cement the Howard family’s philanthropic legacy p>