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
Gabriel shook his head, smiling. "Don't underestimate yourself, Mike. You have what it takes."He patted Mike's arm as a sign of a job well done, feeling a sense of satisfaction, knowing that his investments and the people he trusted were flourishing.Mike nodded, his smile widening. "Thanks, Gabriel. I will do my best. Though, I don't think anyone would want to make me that big around this city.”Gabriel lifted an eyebrow, slightly taken aback. “Why?"Mike shrugged. "I don't seem to stand a chance. You're the only one who gave me a chance and gave my life meaning again. I feel blessed to have come across you again after college."Gabriel patted him on the shoulder. "Don't think so highly of me. I'm just a mere human. But considering a bigger opportunity to become the national retail king in the future, I've got you covered."Mike was momentarily stunned, then stared at Gabriel in confusion. "What are you planning?"Gabriel smiled warmly and began to explain, "I have a plan to own a c
The third woman, waving a hairdryer with frayed wires, added, "I bought this hairdryer last month, and it already stopped working! What kind of products are you selling here?"Mikel and Gabriel exchanged glances, sensing the urgency to address the complaints.Mike stepped forward, ready to handle the situation. “Madams, I’m very sorry to hear about your experiences. Let us go inside, and we will sort this out right away.”But the women refused and started causing a scene. The commotion grew rapidly, the elderly women continued to voice their grievances loudly, attracting more onlookers and exacerbating the situation. Gabriel, trying to defuse the tension, stepped forward and addressed the crowd calmly.“Ma'ams, please understand that we take customer satisfaction very seriously," Gabriel began, his voice projecting over the murmurs in the crowd. "We will investigate these issues thoroughly and make things right for everyone affected."A few young people who had made up the crowd seiz
Inside his office, Gabriel leaned against his desk, deep in thought. "Mike, have we had any other incidents like this since I placed you in charge and you took over?"Mike shook his head. "No, this is the first time. Everything has been smooth until today."Gabriel frowned. "It's too coincidental. The timing, the orchestrated outcry... Someone wanted to cause trouble."Mike nodded in agreement. "I will start looking into who might benefit from tarnishing your reputation and that of this supermarket. Maybe someone connected to the previous owner?"Gabriel rubbed his temples, trying to piece together the puzzle. "Possibly. Keep me updated on what you find. I will also look into it from my end."Mike got curious and a bit confused. “What do you mean by you would look into it from your own end?”Gabriel waved “I know how to get informations and you shouldn't worry much about it.”Mike nodded thoughtfully, adjusting his stance as he processed Gabriel's words. "I understand. You've got your