She was his maternal cousin, Natalie. She was standing nearby, her expression a mix of shock and surprise as she beheld Gabriel's form. Their eyes met, and for a moment, neither of them spoke, the weight of unspoken emotions hanging heavy in the air."Natalie," Gabriel finally said, his voice filled with uncertainty. "What are you doing here?"Natalie hesitated for a moment before replying, her voice barely above a whisper. "I... I was just paying my respects to Aunt. I didn't expect to see you here."Gabriel nodded slowly, still processing the unexpected encounter. "I see," he replied, unsure of what else to say.Their gaze lingered for a moment longer, each lost in their own thoughts and memories. Then, with a polite nod, Gabriel turned to leave, leaving Natalie standing alone by the graveside. Stunned and bewildered, Natalie watched as Gabriel walked past her, his presence seeming surreal after believing to be dead for so long. "Gabriel?" she called out, her voice trembling with
Natalie, after a few talks with Gabriel decided to part ways but Gabriel stopped her. While he had a brief thought, he kept her on the point of nowhere. Then he said he could invest in Natalie's family company.Gabriel's unexpected offer left Natalie stunned, her mind struggling to comprehend the magnitude of what he was proposing. She blinked in disbelief, searching his eyes for any sign of jest, but found only sincerity reflected back at her."Invest in our family company? Are you serious?" she asked, her voice tinged with skepticism.Gabriel nodded, his gaze steady. "I'm serious, Natalie. I believe in your family's company, and I think it has potential," he replied, his tone earnest.Natalie's mind whirled with the implications of Gabriel's offer. Her family's company had been struggling for months, facing rejection after rejection from banks and investors alike. The idea of someone like Gabriel, who appeared to be simple and incapable, investing in their company seemed too good to
Natalie's grandmother, the matriarch of the family, rose from her seat, breaking the heavy silence that had settled over the room. "Who is it that is willing to invest?" she inquired, her voice steady but tinged with hope.Natalie hesitated, searching for the right words to answer her grandmother's question. Before she could respond, her cousin Gideon, the designated heir to the family business, interjected with a scoff, his tone laced with mockery. "Are you daydreaming again, Natalie? Who in their right mind would want to invest in our sinking ship of a company?"Natalie's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she shot a glare at Gideon. She knew he had little faith in their family's business and often belittled her efforts to save it. But this time was different. Gabriel's offer was real, and she was determined to make her family see that.Natalie, with her resolve firm, chided Gideon for his lack of faith and insisted that she knew the investor personally and trusted him completely.
Natalie's excitement bubbled over as she turned to her family, anticipation written all over her face. "What do you think?" she asked eagerly.Before anyone could respond, Gideon interjected, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Well, well, well," he said, clapping slowly. "Looks like we have quite the actress in the family. And let's not forget the fake investor," he added, shooting a pointed glance in Natalie's direction.Natalie's smile faltered, her excitement dampened by Gideon's cynicism. "I'm not acting, Gideon," she said, her voice tinged with frustration. "This person is serious about investing in our company. This could be our chance to turn things around."Her words were met with skeptical looks from the rest of the family. "And what makes you so sure about that?" Gideon challenged, folding his arms across his chest.Natalie took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "I just spoke to him, and he sounded sincere. You all heard him. He wants to help us," she explained, her voi
As everyone dispersed to their rooms, Gideon's mother attempted to dissuade her mother-in-law from meeting the investor and urged her to trust in her son instead. "Mother, please reconsider. Gideon has the best interests of the company at heart," she pleaded.But the grandmother remained steadfast in her decision. "I need to see this investor with my own eyes, alongside Natalie and Gideon," she insisted firmly.Feeling a wave of relief wash over her, Gideon's mother realized that her mother-in-law's decision to include her son in the meeting indicated that she still held him in high regard, despite the criticism from Natalie's mother.With the matter settled for the time being, everyone retreated to their respective rooms. Meanwhile, Natalie wasted no time in informing Gabriel of the restaurant where they were scheduled to meet, hoping that their encounter would lead to positive developments for her family's struggling company.Moments later, In the evening, the grandmother took Nata
With a calm demeanor, Gabriel maintained a smile as he observed the dynamics at the table. He could sense Natalie's silent gratitude, while Gideon's grumbling did not escape his notice.Natalie's grandmother, satisfied with the agreement, gave Gabriel the go-ahead to proceed with the next steps. Gabriel reached into his briefcase and retrieved the contract he had prepared beforehand. As the grandmother and Natalie signed the document, Gabriel wasted no time in initiating the transfer of funds to Natalie's family company.As the transaction was completed, Gideon, unable to contain his anger, abruptly stood up and stormed out of the restaurant. Natalie's grandmother followed suit, leaving Gabriel and Natalie alone at the table.Taking advantage of the moment, Natalie expressed her gratitude to Gabriel for his support. Gabriel simply nodded, offering words of encouragement. "I believe in you, Natalie," he said, his tone filled with confidence. "You have what it takes to lead the company t
Gabriel's eyes sparkled with conviction as he elaborated on his research. "There's a clear feasibility to that which I want to venture in, Butler Moore. I have done a quick research about it.""Incredible," Butler Moore remarked, taking a sip from his cup before continuing. "But, forgive my bluntness, is there a market for this sort of thing?"Gabriel nodded, his confidence unwavering. "That's a fair question, Butler Moore. Urbanization is a pressing issue, and people are becoming more conscious of the environment. Plus, green spaces in cities have been shown to improve air quality and promote wellness. I believe there's a demand for what we can offer."Butler Moore agreed, considering the lack of such a business initiative in the city. With a thoughtful expression, he made a decision. "I'll use my connections to help you, young master, acquire the necessary resources to set up the core company for your new venture.”Gabriel nodded, grateful for Butler Moore's support. "Your assistanc
Around the Wellington Group headquarters, reporters gathered in clusters, exchanging murmurs of disbelief and speculation."Have you heard the news about Wellington Group? They're gone!" exclaimed the first reporter, his voice tinged with shock.The second reporter chimed in, echoing the sentiment. "It's unbelievable! How could such a massive corporation vanish overnight?"Nodding in agreement, the third reporter added, "It's the talk of the town. Everyone Is scrambling for answers."The first reporter, his skepticism evident, posed a question. "Do you think it's legitimate?""Who knows? But if it is, it's bound to send shockwaves through the entire industry," remarked the second reporter solemnly."We need to dig deeper into this. Let's start reaching out to our sources," suggested the third reporter, determination gleaming in their eyes.Meanwhile, in the bustling streets of the city, conversations buzzed with speculation and uncertainty."Have you heard about Wellington? What's happ