Gabriel's eyes softened as he gently stroked the little girl's head. Beaming with happiness, he opened his wallet and handed the little girl some cash.Seeing Gabriel about to give his daughter the money, the child's mother immediately stopped him. "Sir, please, you don't have to do this," she implored.Gabriel turned to her as he smiled reassuringly. "It's okay. I just want to treat her to an ice cream. She was missing one, so let her have another."The lady couldn't help but let her daughter take the money. They thanked Gabriel profusely and then left the restaurant.Gabriel took a sip of his drink and was heading out of the restaurant. He returned to his villa and prepared to go to the Pacific Legacy Hotel.He would arrive before Casper Peterson and Jolene Bassetti. Gabriel had booked a VIP room in a Western restaurant on the third floor of the hotel.His arrival was warmly welcomed not only by the waiters and waitresses but also by the restaurant manager himself.Gabriel had booke

Jolene was shocked to see Casper suddenly enter. She had actually prepared a plan quite thoroughly, including having a blazer in her bag ready, knowing he would rip it off to seduce the CEO of The Dragon Lord Group.Not wanting Casper to know what was really happening, she quickly seized the opportunity to twist the facts.Jolene screamed hysterically as she ran to Casper. She covered her cleavage with her palms as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Casper, baby, you're finally here!" Her trembling eyes stared at her boyfriend, convincing him. She turned slightly to Gabriel, showing the gesture of trauma and fear."He did all this to me! He wanted to do terrible things to me," Jolene conveyed.Gabriel's eyes widened at Jolene's false confession. He immediately defended himself. “She’s a liar! I didn’t do it! She suddenly came into this room alone, even though I already told the waitress that you two should be here. She suddenly approached me and ripped off her clothes. She tried to flir

Gabriel chimed in. “You don’t need to be afraid if you’re innocent. Look at me, I’m not afraid at all,” he shrugged casually.Jolene glared at Gabriel as she exclaimed. “Shut up! I’m not talking to you; I’m talking to my man!” Her gaze returned to Casper as her worry increased.“Baby, I need to go back home. I feel so traumatized here. I can’t be here any longer,” Jolene whined.Casper raised his hand as he shook his head slowly. “I’m not leaving here until I see the CCTV footage,” he retorted.She gasped and immediately retorted. “Baby, what are you doing? I can’t believe you listen to someone else’s words more than mine. You don’t love me anymore?” She hurled accusations as if she were the real victim here.Casper stared at her as he emphasized. “Why are you talking like that? Are you afraid I'll find out the truth? If you're innocent, then you have nothing to worry about. Besides, if he's the perpetrator, we need the CCTV footage as evidence to show the police.”Jolene's lips immed

Jolene's eyes widened as worry overwhelmed her. She clasped her hands together desperately as she pleaded to Gabriel."Please, Mr. Gabriel. I desperately need a job; I have no one to support me. Please let me get one so I can move on with my life."Gabriel huffed, replying dismissively. "I already offered you a job, but you refused. I don't have time for someone like you; I want to get out of here!" he said firmly.With fear and tears streaming down her cheeks, Jolene knelt before Gabriel. She bowed her head in all humility. She had no choice but to plead like this, as she stood before a powerful figure from the country.She feared that if she continued to resist, it would inflict a worse punishment than this."I'll take this job, but please help me get my job back. I'm very happy being a model, and it's been my dream since childhood. Please forgive me," she implored, her voice sobbing.Gabriel sighed, feeling sorry for Jolene kneeling before him like this. But he wasn't going to let

Just as the lady finished speaking, Diana suddenly exited the elevator and walked toward the lobby. The receptionist saw her arrival and immediately informed Casper.“Manager Diana has arrived, sir,” she conveyed.Casper was taken aback.Casper's gaze immediately fell on Diana as his surprise escalated. He had expected Diana to come alone, but she had arrived with Gabriel.Casper's purpose in coming to The Dragon Lord Group's office was to meet the CEO through Diana, but he hadn't expected the CEO to meet him right away.Casper stepped forward to meet them in the middle of the lobby. Diana and Gabriel stopped in their tracks before Casper.Casper gulped harshly as nervousness enveloped him. His hands felt cold and trembling.“Good morning, Mr. Gabriel and Manager Diana. It's an honor for me to meet you,” he spoke politely in a nervous tone.Diana nodded, frowning as she studied Casper. “What brings you here?” she asked directly.Casper's gaze shifted to Gabriel as he explained. “I cam