Chapter 690
Chapter 690:
Despite her reluctance to rejoin the Howard family, Gabriela swiftly became the center of town gossip as word of her true heritage spread rapidly.
Earlier, whispers had swirled around Gabriela and Wesley’s connection. Yet compared to Fiona and Rebecca, who had been paired with Wesley, many had deemed Gabriela’s origins too humble for him.
Circumstances had shifted, however. As a Howard—endowed with beauty, talent, and the distinction of having met Wesley first, with Wesley clearly devoted to Gabriela—she now appeared to be his ideal partner.
The chatter wasn’t confined to the Haynes Group’s staff; even during lunch breaks at Apex Group, employees huddled to exchange rumors.
As Gabriela’s best friend, Aubrey was inevitably surrounded by curious colleagues.
“Aubrey, is it true Gabriela is a daughter of the Howard family p>
“Aubrey, is Gabriela really with the boss p>
“Aubrey, I heard Gabriela has a kid. Is it true? Is the child Mr. Moss’s p>
𝖣𝗈𝗻’t 𝗺𝗂𝗌𝘀 𝘯𝗲𝘸 𝗋𝗲l𝖾𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘴 𝘰ո g𝗮𝗹ո𝗈𝘃𝖾𝘭𝗌.с𝗼m
The relentless questions bombarded Aubrey. They rang in her ears, giving her a headache.
She was aware Gabriela had a child with Wesley, but as a simple sales associate, it was not her place to share that insider information.
Mimicking Gabriela’s cool expression and tone, Aubrey shot a sharp look at the crowd. “So desperate to know? Go ask the boss directly p>
The group scattered like startled birds.
“Tch, being Gabriela’s friend makes her so smug. If she doesn’t want to share, she could just say so without the attitude,” someone muttered.
Unfazed, Aubrey took her tray and sat down next to Tessa, grumbling softly, “Is Gabriela really the daughter of the Howard family? She never told me p>
Tessa nudged her with an elbow, whispering, “Hush, Rebecca is here p>
Rebecca had been grappling with tough times lately.
First, her grandmother abruptly ended her engagement to the Moss family. Then she learned her father had an illegitimate daughter, and her mother faced frequent legal interrogations.
Now, rumors claimed Gabriela was Wesley’s future wife.
Had Rebecca not wandered into the company cafeteria on a whim, she wouldn’t have realized how fast people switched allegiances.
She sat at Aubrey and Tessa’s table, smirking. “So, you’re Gabriela’s good friends p>
Normally, Rebecca exuded grace, like a refined lady—approachable and poised. But without her smile, her eyes turned cold and menacing.
Aubrey stiffened.
Tessa, seasoned in tense situations, replied evenly, “Yes p>
“Then tell Gabriela that she’s just a secret bastard. Does she really think she can waltz back into the Howard family?” Rebecca snapped.
Aubrey’s fists tightened, ready to defend her friend, but Tessa gently pressed her hand down, silencing her.
Tessa smiled calmly. “Miss Howard, if you’ve got something to say, take it up with Gabriela. She’s reasonable p>
Rebecca’s expression flickered.
What did that mean? Was that a subtle dig at her own lack of reason?
How dare a lowly secretary speak to her like that?
She sneered. “Let me make this clear—as long as I’m at Apex Group, Gabriela will never be the CEO’s wife. Got it p>
Her icy glare swept the cafeteria, and many employees averted their eyes, unwilling to challenge her.
No matter if Rebecca could secure the role of the boss’s wife, her status as a Howard made her a formidable figure not to be crossed lightly.
After unloading her frustration in the cafeteria, Rebecca stormed back to her office, only to find Billy and Brenden reviewing documents, which stoked her anger further.
“Brenden, that is Wesley’s chair. What gives you the right to sit there?” she hissed.
Brenden glanced up, surprised. “Why can’t I use it p>
With Wesley preparing to return to Moss Group headquarters to lead the family business, Brenden was tasked with managing Apex Group.
Though tedious, he was determined not to let Wesley down.
Rebecca, feeling it beneath her to argue with Brenden, snapped coldly, “Get out p>