As Gabriel prepared to face Sung Do, Anna stood by, her anxiety evident but mixed with newfound hope. The tension in the room was palpable as everyone awaited the outcome of this decisive battle.Anna then went closer to Gabriel and reluctantly whispered, "Are you sure you don’t want to reconsider?"He chuckled. "Why are you fretting so much?""I just... I don’t want you to get hurt," she admitted, her concern and lingering doubt clear."Don’t worry," he assured her. "I will be fine."Gabriel turned to Mr. Mac and Master Chen, noticing the worry on their faces.Anna began giving him tips on how to weaken Sung Do. "Aim for his legs. He’s fast, but if you can—""That won't be necessary," Gabriel interrupted, smiling. "I can defeat Sung Do with just one punch."She eyed him skeptically. "You’re joking, right?""I’m serious," he repeated, making her huff in disbelief.Master Chen and Mr. Mac exchanged uneasy glances. "He's being arrogant," Master Chen muttered. "I thought he might have a
Gabriel’s eyes narrowed, his expression turning serious. "Alright, let us end this."With a swift, powerful punch, Gabriel struck Sung Do, sending him staggering backward. The crowd gasped, unable to believe what they had just witnessed. Anna’s face lit up with hope, while Master Chen and Mr. Mac exchanged looks of astonishment and relief.Chris and Jackson, however, were left in stunned silence, their hopes for Gabriel’s failure shattered. Zendaya’s face twisted in disbelief, her earlier confidence replaced with shock.Gabriel stood tall, his gaze unwavering as he faced the fallen Sung Do. The room buzzed with a mix of shock, admiration, and respect for the young man who had just proven his strength.The referee checked Sung Do and declared loudly, "Sung Do has passed out! Gabriel is the winner!" Joyous chants and screams of praise erupted from the crowd. Anna’s face lit up with relief and pride.Unable to digest the sudden defeat, Master Duon stepped forward, shaking his head. "Th
Anna overheard them and felt a surge of pride. She turned to Gabriel, "Looks like you've got quite a few admirers now."Gabriel chuckled, "I suppose so. But right now, I'm just happy I could help your family."As the crowd slowly headed for their seats, whispers of Gabriel's prowess filled the room. He had not only restored the honor of Master Chen's household but had also won the admiration and respect of everyone present. Anna felt a deep sense of gratitude and newfound respect for Gabriel, knowing that his intervention had changed everything.Master Duon, crafty as ever, began appraising Gabriel. "Your fighting skill is truly impressive. Quite different from what your appearance suggests."Gabriel responded coolly, "I don't talk much like some big mouths." He glanced pointedly at Addison, who glared back at him.Anna jumped in, her tone supportive but cutting, "Yes, Gabriel lets his actions speak for him. Unlike others who rely on empty boasts."Master Chen, sensing the moment, tu
Master Chen arose from his seat and approached Gabriel. "Thank you, Gabriel. You’ve shown extraordinary skill and honor tonight."Mr. Mac nodded in agreement. "We doubted you earlier, and for that, we apologize."Gabriel shrugged, a small smile playing on his lips. "No harm done."Mr. Mac continued, "I have to say, if you were my son-in-law, I would consider myself very fortunate."Zendaya coughed, trying to draw attention. "Well, I think someone like Gabriel needs a partner who is more... feminine. Someone who can match his presence." Her eyes flicked towards Anna, her comment a thinly veiled jab.Gabriel, however, ignored Zendaya’s slight and turned to Anna. "Anna cares deeply about her family and its prestige. She’s always thinking of others. Mr. Mac, you’re incredibly lucky to have her in your family."Anna blushed, looking down to hide her smile. "Thank you, Gabriel," she murmured.Master Chen held up his hands and clapped for Gabriel. "You’ve earned our respect, Gabriel. Though
Anna shyly sat beside Gabriel, unable to refrain from admiring him up close. His chiseled jawline, sharp cheekbones, and piercing eyes made him undeniably handsome. A strand of hair had fallen over his forehead, giving him a rugged yet charming look. Despite his striking features, his attention seemed focused on his phone.Gathering some courage, she reached out to move the strand of hair from his face. As her fingers neared, Gabriel glanced up, a playful smile tugging at his lips. "Fed up with staring at me already?" he teased, his tone light.Anna’s cheeks flushed a deep crimson. "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to—"He chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "No need to apologize. It’s just hair. But thank you."She was struck by how humble and down-to-earth he was, despite his impressive skills and appearance. "You’re quite different from what I expected," she admitted.Gabriel leaned back, putting his phone away. "How so?""You’re just... simple. Humble. I mean, considering
Zendaya couldn't take her eyes off Gabriel. Her friend, noticing her fixation, tapped her on the shoulder."You know, I think Gabriel has a woman in his life."Zendaya frowned. "That can't be. I’m the only woman for him on this planet."Her friend reminded her, "Remember what Mr. Mac said about feeling lucky if Gabriel was his son-in-law?"Zendaya huffed, "So? My uncle did say that but it doesn’t mean anything. I’m shooting my shot, and I won’t miss."Her friend muttered, "You should look at how your cousin, Anna, is looking at him."Zendaya’s gaze shifted to Anna, who was stealing glances at Gabriel while he enjoyed the party and his drink. Her expression darkened. "Anna doesn't like him."Her friend chuckled. "You think?"Zendaya flung her head back and said, "Anna isn't even half as pretty as me, so she doesn't stand a chance." Agitated, she stopped a passing waiter, grabbed a tumbler of whiskey, gulped it down, and placed the empty glass back on the tray.Anna noticed Zendaya's
Walking into the room, Camella took off her shoes and heard her phone beep. Thinking it was a message from work about a new issue, she mumbled, "What now?" But when she took out her phone and checked, her jaw dropped. She counted the figures in her account balance and almost screamed. "Nine... ninety million?"She quickly came downstairs, her expression a mix of shock and confusion. "Gabriel, what’s going on? Where did this money come from?"Gabriel was about to explain, but she cut him off frantically. "Did you borrow money from some loan sharks just to appease me?""No, Camella, it’s not like that," Gabriel tried to say."Then why do you keep doing these unexpected things?" she yelled, frustration and fear in her voice.Gabriel stepped closer, gently holding her arms. "I did nothing wrong," he said firmly.Camella, trying to calm down, asked, "Then how did you get the 90 million back when you lost it at the gambling?"Gabriel took a deep breath. "I intentionally lost the money to m
A thought crossed Gabriel's mind, and wanting to mess with her a little, he broke the kiss and gasped. "Wait, what about our daughter?"Camella froze, panic flashing in her eyes as she looked behind him, thinking their daughter was around. Gabriel laughed heartily. "I'm just kidding, Camella."She blinked, her eyes still wide with fear. "Gabriel, you scared me!"He reminded her gently, "Remember, you had Aliyah take our daughter to spend the night at her family's house?"She gasped, realizing her lapse. "Oh, right. I completely forgot." She hit his shoulder playfully. "That wasn't funny."He smirked. "Well, maybe you should remember next time."She rolled her eyes, her panic subsiding into a mixture of relief and embarrassment. "I can't help it when I'm severely intoxicated with you."He caressed her cheeks, then her lips, whispering, "Neither can I." Camella slipped her hands around his neck, pulling him closer. Their lips met again, the kiss deepening with every second. She moan