Chapter 200

Zendaya's face flushed with anger. “You think you can walk in here with that cheap suit and pretend you belong? You’re a nobody!”

Gabriel met her glare steadily. “A suit doesn’t define a person’s worth. Perhaps you should look beyond appearances.”

“You have no idea who you’re talking to,” she spat. “People like you don’t get to mix with the elite.”

Gabriel smiled faintly. “Respect is earned, not bought. And it’s clear you have a lot to learn about that.”

Zendaya’s friend whispered, “Maybe he’s just pretending to be humble. Look at him, acting all high and mighty.”

Gabriel sighed softly. “I’m here for the birthday celebration, not to argue. If you have a problem with that, take it up with your family.”

Zendaya’s fury only grew. “How dare you talk back to me! You’re just trying to leech off our family’s success!”

Gabriel remained unflappable. “I don’t need to leech off anyone. I’m here on my own merits.”

Zendaya’s friend looked between them, sensing the tension. “Let’s just go inside, Z
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