Chasing the Unexpected

Chapter 822

Gabriel gave her a helpless look. “Because my friend wasn’t dating the Starlite Enterprise general manager’s secretary before now.”

Jane froze for a moment before understanding. She set the document on the desk, walked around to face Gabriel, and wrapped her arms around his neck. She leaned up and kissed

him.

Gabriel held her at the waist and returned the kiss, the sound of their passion filling the study.

When they broke apart, Jane rested her head against Gabriel’s chest and spoke softly. ” That’s your reward.”

Gabriel’s gaze darkened as he twirled a strand of her hair around his finger with a smile. ” Thank you, honey.” Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

He was handsome, and the smile on his face now made Jane recall their first meeting.

Back then…

It was a rainy day, and Pedro was in the hospital. She rushed there and accidentally bumped into Gabriel as she entered, her umbrella splashing rainwater onto his clothes.

Her mood had been low due to Pedro’s illness, but she was caught off guard by the gentleness in Gabriel’s eyes when she looked up.

He was tall and striking, the top two buttons of his white shirt undone beneath his gray- blue suit. It revealed his throat in a way that was almost distractingly attractive.

Jane’s heart skipped a beat.

Later, despite Pedro’s disapproval, she insisted on marrying Gabriel. Thankfully, it was the right choice.

After they married, Pedro handed Gabriel the Wilkie Group’s failing gaming company, which had been slated to close by the end of the year.

Gabriel’s tireless work turned it around, and it became one of the Wilkie Group’s top- performing subsidiaries. No one in the Wilkie family doubted her decision anymore, nor -did they dare mock her.

“Honey, we haven’t… been together in a while,” Jane said softly. “Tonight…”

Gabriel’s smile faded slightly. He gently took her hand, kissed it, and replied warmly, ” You’ve been so busy lately. I don’t want you to get exhausted.”

“I’m not tired,” she replied. “Just don’t work too late tonight. I’ll wait for you in the bedroom.”

“Alright,” he said.

After Jane left, Gabriel’s smile turned cold. He grabbed a tissue from the desk and wiped his lips.

His phone rang–it was Theo. He raised an eyebrow and answered.

“What do you want?” he asked.

“Gabriel, I’ve been at the company for days and still haven’t closed a single deal. You have connections. Why not send a few clients my way?” Theo’s tone was cocky, as though he were certain Gabriel would help him.

Gabriel’s face remained impassive, his tone just as cold. “Sorry, I can’t help you.”

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Theo let out a smug chuckle and taunted, “Oh, Gabriel, you wouldn’t want Jane to find out that the recording of your conversation with her in the rock garden came from you, would you?”

“Are you threatening me?” Gabriel asked, idly picking up his lighter. He flicked it on and

off as he watched the flame rise and fall.

pass

“Why call it a threat? Just a little reminder that we’re in this together. If I don’t Grandpa’s evaluation and make it into the company, who knows what I might say in a moment of frustration? You know what I mean?” Theo blackmailed.

Gabriel smirked. “You’re right. But how can you prove I gave you that recording? What evidence do you have?”