Chapter 693
Chapter 693:
Herman’s lips curved into a small, knowing smile. “Gabriela is also a Howard. I imagine she would be willing to listen to your advice if you gave it. Perhaps you should speak with her more often p>
Beverley understood the meaning behind his words. She buried her anger and replied evenly, “You can rest easy, Herman p>
When he was gone, she immediately summoned Alberto and murmured her orders.
He hesitated. “Madam, must we go this far p>
Her eyes hardened with resolve. “Gabriela is far too headstrong. Since she refuses to bend, her company will be made to suffer. This will cut down her pride and teach her to be manageable once she returns to the Howard family p>
Leveraging the Howard family’s influence, Beverley shut down most of Gabriela’s business within two days.
Her warning was sharp and merciless. “If you don’t drop the charges against Lauren, I can destroy the company your mother left you overnight p>
Gabriela hadn’t expected Beverley to go so far.
Her fists clenched as she sneered coldly, “Is this all the Howard family is capable of? Crushing people with your influence p>
Beverley’s reply was calm, almost smug. “And yet this influence is what countless others spend their lives trying to achieve p>
Her tone softened, almost coaxing. “Gabriela, as long as you back down, I will welcome you into the Howard family. Then this power will be yours as well, free to wield against anyone you dislike p>
𝘓а𝗍es𝗍 сh𝖺p𝘁𝖾𝗋ѕ оn 𝗴𝘢𝗹𝗇𝘰𝘃еlѕ.𝖼𝘰m
“Well, that’s not going to work out, since the Howards are the ones I dislike the most p>
With that, Gabriela ended the call with a sharp snap, her frustration spilling over.
At her side, Wesley pulled her gently into his arms. “Don’t let this bother you. Should I step in and teach them a lesson p>
Gabriela leaned against him, her voice quiet but firm. “No need. I’ll handle this myself p>
Although Wesley appeared composed, Gabriela knew his health was deteriorating. They were about to go abroad for him to seek treatment, and she refused to let him worry about such matters.
Wesley tapped her forehead with a gentle flick, his eyes a mix of firmness and affection. “As long as I’m here, you’re not allowed to shoulder everything by yourself p>
“I know,” she murmured, sliding her arms around his waist. Tilting her face up toward him, her gaze sincere, she added softly, “If it ever becomes too much, I’ll tell you p>
The Howards had crossed the line. This time, they meddled in a deal so sensitive that even the Moss family wouldn’t dare touch it. A reckless mistake.
Gabriela saw her opening, a chance to strike without mercy.
Though Wesley supported her resolve, he still phoned Billy, ordering him to keep watch on the Howards’ every step.
For Gabriela, this was the breaking point. Her patience was gone, her disappointment absolute. She immediately secured two of Okburg’s top lawyers, prepared to wage war in court.
She would not be the quiet victim. She would show the Howards that she was no helpless target, but a fighter who would bare her fangs when provoked.
News of Gabriela’s defiance left Beverley seething. Her appetite vanished; not a single bite passed her lips all day.
How could that foolish girl be so blind? If she let Lauren go, she would gain everything: status, wealth, and prosperity. Instead, Gabriela was hurling it all away.
Blind, stubborn, too caught in the weeds to grasp the larger picture.
As Beverley brooded, a visitor appeared at the estate: Presley. Ironically, the very deal Beverley had blocked for Gabriela revolved around her.
Presley, the celebrated international designer who had once gifted Gabriela a rare limited-edition handbag, entered with smooth composure.
She offered Beverley the courtesy of a greeting, but wasted no time on pleasantries. “My mother’s eightieth birthday is the day after tomorrow. The banquet is set for The Gilded Fork, all arrangements already confirmed with the Haynes Group. With the celebration looming, why has the Howard family stepped in to obstruct our contract p>