Upon leaving the company, Gabriel encountered his long-time friend, Andrei who started working in the company not so long ago. As Gabriel and Andrei exited the company building, they exchanged pleasantries and caught up on each other's lives. "It's been too long, Gabriel. How have you been?" Andrei asked, a smile lighting up his face."I've been good, just busy with work as usual," Gabriel replied. "But it's great to see you here. How's the new job treating you?"Andrei shrugged. "It's been challenging, but I'm getting the hang of it.”Gabriel nodded eagerly. "That's good to know. There's a nice café just around the corner. Let's head there and catch up properly. It's almost lunchtime anyway.”Andrei nodded in agreement. “That's good, Gab buddy." As they made their way down the street, they were suddenly stopped in their tracks by the sight of the antique shop owner and his men blocking their path. Gabriel's expression hardened as he recognized the familiar face. "Andrei, stay back

They were almost reaching the restaurant. Gabriel wanted Andrei to dine with him there and asked him to but Andrei hesitated due to the exquisiteness of the restaurant he mentioned for he didn't know that Gabriel was taking him to such a luxurious restaurant. "It's just dinner, Andrei," Gabriel insisted, trying to persuade his friend. "You don't have to worry about the restaurant. I've got it covered."Andrei hesitated, glancing at Gabriel with uncertainty. "I appreciate the offer, but I don't want to impose," he replied, his tone tinged with reluctance.Gabriel shook his head, a reassuring smile playing on his lips. "Trust me, you're not imposing at all," he reassured Andrei. "Besides, it's been too long since we've caught up properly. Let me treat you to something nice."After a moment of consideration, Andrei nodded, a grateful smile spreading across his face. "Alright then, I'll join you," he agreed, his reservations fading away. "But I'm warning you, I'm going to enjoy every bit

As Gabriel stopped the waiter, his tone firm yet polite, he requested her to summon the manager. The waiter hesitated for a moment, clearly annoyed by Gabriel's persistence, but ultimately complied with his request to call the manager. With a reluctant sigh, she made her way to the manager's office and relayed Gabriel's complaint, emphasizing her frustration with his lack of preparedness and insistence on accessing the private room without a membership card.Meanwhile, Gabriel remained composed, knowing he needed to address the situation promptly. He glanced briefly at Nora and Aliyah, who were watching the scene unfold with amusement and disdain.A few moments later, the manager emerged from his office, his expression neutral but curious. The waiter gestured towards Gabriel, silently conveying the reason for her interruption.The manager's demeanor shifted from impatience to surprise as recognition dawned on him. "Oh, Master!" he exclaimed, his voice tinged with disbelief.Gabriel n

Gabriel leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face as he considered Andrei's question. "Well, Andrei, influence isn't something that comes overnight. It's about building relationships, gaining trust, and proving yourself worthy of respect," he explained cryptically.Andrei nodded slowly, his curiosity piqued. "But how did you manage to do it so quickly? It's like you have the whole world at your fingertips," he pressed, his eyes searching Gabriel's face for answers.Gabriel chuckled softly, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Let's just say I have my ways," he replied mysteriously, a knowing smile playing on his lips.Andrei raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by Gabriel's cryptic response. "Well, whatever your secret is, it's definitely working," he remarked, a note of admiration in his voice.Gabriel nodded, a sense of satisfaction evident in his expression. "Thanks, Andrei. Just remember, influence is about more than just power. It's about using that power respon

The following day, Camella returned to the company and reported directly to Mark about excelling in the project by securing the cooperation with Wellington Group.Camella stood before Mark, her expression proud as she reported the successful collaboration with the Wellington Group. "I've secured their cooperation for our project," she announced confidently.Mark's response was not what she expected. He scoffed dismissively, shaking his head in disbelief. "You? Securing cooperation with the Wellington Group? Don't make me laugh, Camella. You're not capable of such a feat."Camella's confidence wavered, but she refused to back down. "I assure you, Mark, it's true. I've worked hard on this project, and my efforts have paid off."Mark's skepticism only seemed to grow. "I find that hard to believe, Camella. You've never been able to handle projects of this magnitude before. What makes you think you can now?"Camella's frustration mounted, but she maintained her composure. "I understand you