2024-04-16 05:43:35Not taking their words to heart, Gabriel stood his ground. “Well, I'm not really here for a business meeting but I certainly am going to see Mr. Moore."
The confidence that oozed from him left them momentarily stunned. Until Nora blurted.
“I see you have grown to be more foolish."
As Gabriel stood before them, his attempt to assert himself met with derision and scorn from Nora, Aliyah, and Fredrick.
"Do you think you're someone important enough to see Mr. Moore?" Aliyah scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "You're more than a fool if you think he would spare a moment for the likes of you."
"Exactly," Fredrick chimed in, his tone laced with disbelief. "You're nothing but a lowly security guard with no firm background in this city. What makes you think you have any business with the city's richest man?"
Nora's disdain was palpable as she added, "You should be grateful if you even get a chance to speak with his assistant, let alone Mr. Moore himself. Know your place, idiot liar!”
"Mother-in-law, I am not lying. Why would I come here if I don't have a purpose for being here?” Gabriel asked, defending himself.
“Well, you really don't even have a strong purpose in life so I guess you dumbly walked in here," Fredrick chirped, ridiculing him further.
"Exactly, Fredrick. He's so dumb and I hate to admit that he's Camella's husband,” Aliyah spat.
Nora, giving him an awful look added, "Your sister went for the worst man on this planet Earth and she's facing the consequences.” She scoffed. “Gabriel, you better leave before the security guards take a huge notice of you and throw you away in the most shameful manner.”
As they continued to belittle him, a petite, elegantly dressed woman approached, catching their attention. She exuded an air of authority, and her striking appearance left them momentarily speechless.
As the secretary reached them, Nora's heart raced with anticipation, hoping for a change of heart regarding her company’s business proposal. However, her hopes were quickly dashed as the secretary's attention turned to Gabriel, bypassing her completely with a polite smile.
"Excuse me," the secretary addressed Gabriel, her tone respectful. "I couldn't help but overhear. Are you here to see Mr. Moore?"
Gabriel nodded tentatively, still reeling from the earlier ridicule he endured.
With a warm smile, the secretary extended her hand. "I'm Mr. Moore's secretary. It's a pleasure to see you, sir. You're highly welcome." To their surprise, she bowed gracefully. "Please follow me. He's been expecting you."
As Gabriel and the secretary made their way toward the private elevator, Aliyah and Nora stood frozen in disbelief, their mouths agape. Fredrick could only watch in astonishment as Gabriel disappeared from view.
"I must be hallucinating," Aliyah muttered, her voice trembling with disbelief. "Someone, please pinch me.” Her disbelief turned into desperation.
Fredrick, sensing her distress, reached out and pinched Aliyah's arm, causing her to cry out in pain before slapping Fredrick's arm in disbelief.
"I can't believe this," Aliyah exclaimed, her voice trembling with disbelief. "How could Gabriel, of all people, charm his way into seeing Mr. Moore?"
Fredrick shook his head in disbelief. "It must have been some kind of uh, juju or trickery," he suggested, trying to rationalize the situation. "He couldn't possibly have impressed Mr. Moore's secretary on his own merits."
Aliyah scoffed, her frustration evident. "He's not even as good-looking as she made him out to be. He must have resorted to black magic or something."
Meanwhile, Nora stood apart from them, her embarrassment palpable. "I can't believe this," she muttered, her voice filled with frustration. "I feel utterly embarrassed that my lowly son-in-law was given more value than me."
"This is highly unacceptable,” Aliyah stated.
Fredrick nodded. "I agree…"
“That is enough." Shunning her daughter and Fredrick, Nora turned away, unable to bear the humiliation of Gabriel's unexpected achievement.
Fredrick quickly stepped forward as Nora moved to leave. "Aunt Nora, I think we should exercise a bit more patience. Please, don't leave just yet..."
Aliyah scoffed in frustration. "Who is the 'we' here? We're the ones facing embarrassment. You were just giving us false hope, Fred. I can't take this anymore."
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The day of Camella’s delivery was a difficult one. The air was thick with tension, and Gabriel paced the hospital corridor, his face lined with worry. His heart pounded each time he heard footsteps approach, hoping for news. Dan stood beside him, trying his best to calm him down."She's strong, Gabriel. She'll get through this," Dan said, placing a hand on his shoulder. Zoe nodded in support. "Remember how well she did with Jessie? She can do it again."Gabriel nodded but his eyes were distant, full of concern. "I know, but this is different. The doctors said there were complications. It wasn’t like this with Jessie."Dan sighed. "Sometimes things don’t go as planned, but she’s in good hands. You have to trust that."Time dragged on, each minute feeling like an hour. Then, finally, the door to the delivery room opened, and the doctor emerged. His expression was serious, almost grave, and Gabriel's heart sank."Doctor, is she okay? Is the baby okay?" Gabriel asked, his voice almost bre
Chapter 419
Gabriel's return was like a sudden burst of light piercing through the darkness that had settled in the room where his body was laid before he left, making his way downstairs. His family had been sitting in silence in the living room, weighed down by a sense of gloom, each lost in their thoughts when his voice echoed softly from the doorway."I'm back," Gabriel said, his tone gentle but firm, as though those two words were enough to bring peace to the chaos that had lingered. Everyone's heads snapped up, eyes widening in disbelief. Camella was the first to react, tears spilling down her cheeks as she rushed toward him. "Gabriel! You're...you're here!" she choked out, wrapping her arms around him tightly. "Yes, I'm here," he whispered, holding her close. "I’m back, and everything is going to be alright." Soon, the others joined in, surrounding him, their faces a mix of relief, joy, and astonishment. Marie, his mother, was tearful as she cupped his face, studying him as if she couldn
Chapter 418
Gabriel’s eyes remained steady as he faced Thelma. Her expression was tense, eyes flickering with a mix of urgency and despair. She had tried reasoning with him, threatening him, yet he stood firm, his gaze unwavering. “Gabriel, this is the last chance you’d get. Forever,” Thelma's voice trembled, but it was clear she meant every word.Gabriel let out a slow breath. “Let it be so. Please, go save your mother. She doesn’t deserve to die at my expense.”Thelma blinked as if she hadn’t expected such calmness. Her eyes, filled with confusion, fixed on him. “The life is ebbing from you,” she said, stepping closer. “And my mother… for her to be restored, she needs the magical ring you’re putting on.” Gabriel glanced down at the ring, a simple yet powerful artifact, now glinting in the dim light. He looked back up at her, his lips curling into a sad smile. Without a word, he slowly slid the ring off his finger and held it out to her. “You can use it to save her.”Thelma was stunned. “Are y
Chapter 417
In the dimly lit hall of Noctura, Seraphina’s laughter echoed against the stone walls, her eyes gleaming with a sadistic delight. Gabriel stirred, groaning as he slowly regained consciousness. His eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the sight before him—Seraphina, standing there with a mocking grin, her shoulders shaking with laughter.“Why are you laughing?” he asked, his voice hoarse, barely masking his confusion. “Do I look amusing to you, lying here wrecked like this?”“Not really,” Seraphina replied, her lips curling. “Actually, I played a little trick earlier, and it seems to be working. I can hear the cries echoing all around. They’re devastated… those weak humans.”Gabriel frowned, trying to process her words. “What do you mean?”She stepped closer, her dark eyes glinting as she leaned down, speaking in a low, deliberate tone. “I gave you a claim mark,” she said, her fingers lightly brushing his arm. “It’s imprinted right there, on your skin.”Gabriel’s eyes widened as he looked
Chapter 416
Gabriel was thrown back into his dark, cold cell, his body bruised and battered. The guards had shown no mercy, following Queen Seraphina's orders to the letter. They took turns flogging him, their harsh laughter echoing off the stone walls. He had barely any strength left, yet he forced himself to stay conscious, unwilling to give them the satisfaction of seeing him break. After the beatings, they chained him up, suspending his arms so he couldn’t lie down. The heavy chains cut into his wrists, but he bit down hard, swallowing his pain. As if that wasn’t enough, cold water was splashed on him, drenching him, making the chill seep deep into his bones. It was all part of the queen’s relentless torment. Meanwhile, Thelma watched from the shadows, her heart aching. Her mother’s cruelty had gone too far. But she had been powerless to stop it, her powers restricted under strict orders from Seraphina. She clenched her fists, unable to bear seeing Gabriel in this condition any longer. Gath
Chapter 415
Thelma stood there, her gaze fixed on Gabriel, her eyes shimmering with a mixture of determination and longing. Gabriel, shackled and weary, looked up, confused. "Why are you here, Thelma?" he asked, his voice rough from exhaustion.Thelma hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, "Why? Do I need a reason?""Yes," Gabriel replied, his eyes narrowing. "Answer that. I'm sure your queen won't want you to be here.""Yes, my mother would be furious," Thelma admitted, her voice barely a whisper. "But I don't care. I just care about you."Gabriel's expression softened, but he was still cautious. "What?""Yes," she said, her eyes shining. "I care about you and... I want you to marry me."Gabriel's eyes widened, disbelief written all over his face. "Marry you?"Thelma took a step closer, her gaze unflinching. "Yes. Marry me. I can help you." He stared at her silently, trying to read her intentions, but she continued, her voice pleading. "I promise you, Gabriel, if you marry me, I can vouch t
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