As soon as Jodie White heard Gabriella's voice, she fumed, "Ms. Carrington, if you think that Emma's status doesn't match up to Toussaint Holdings, just say so. "She doesn't rely solely on you. But look at what you have done!"She continued, "We turned down other brand endorsements in favor of this one, and now you're suddenly saying you no longer wish to work with Emma."Are you making a fool of us? You need to give us a proper explanation!""Calm down, Jodie. We've already chosen Emma as our brand ambassador. Why would we possibly replace her?" Gabriella asked."Have you not heard of it yet? The director of your public relations department called us personally and said that they wanted to get someone else as their ambassador!"Gabriella was stunned."Jodie, let me find out what happened. I'll definitely give Emma a proper explanation."After ending the call, Gabriella stormed off to the public relations department with a long face. Her heels clacked resoundingly as she walke
With an expressionless face, Henry glanced between Gabriella and Imogen."You are both directors, and yet you are fighting in front of the employees. Is this how you set an example? What do you take the company for?"His voice was cold. Upon hearing that, the employees immediately resumed their work. They only dared to steal glances from time to time. "Mr. Henry, I was doing my job properly. It was Ms. Carrington who suddenly came over and made a scene. She even slapped me without understanding the situation."How can someone like her be the brand director?" Imogen defended herself.Henry looked at Gabriella and said frostily, "Apologize." Gabriella took a deep breath and clenched her fists tightly."I'll apologize once Ms. Tarth apologizes to me first."She knew she was in the wrong for hitting someone while in the company, but she did not regret it. She was willing to bear the consequences.However, she wanted Imogen to apologize to her too.Imogen turned to Henry with
Gabriella swallowed hard to suppress the lump of bitterness growing in her throat. "But Hannah's image doesn't match our theme."When Hannah was abroad, her celebrity image was cool and sophisticated."That's your problem, not mine," Henry said."I know you'll definitely find a solution. This brand endorsement is extremely important to Hannah. You have to be fully involved in this project."Gabriella did not know if she should feel happy or sad about what he said.While he acknowledged her abilities, he also ruthlessly entrusted her, his lawfully wedded wife, with the responsibility of organizing everything for his first love.She wanted to ask Henry if he truly thought she was immune to pain."Okay. I'll do my best," Gabriella forced the words out hoarsely.…Gabriella kept vomiting in the restroom. Her face was pale, and her eyes were slightly red. She touched her belly and gently comforted her baby. Gabriella tried to convince herself everything would be fine.She just
Three years ago, Henry brought Hannah back to the family home. Gabriella was still studying then.Even though her school was a great distance away from Toussaint Residence, she went back every day just so she could see him whenever he returned occasionally.On that day, she came back in time to see Henry introducing Hannah to his family as his girlfriend. She saw them kissing and being intimate in the garden where no one else was around.She thought she would always be stuck with watching Henry from a distance.Even on their wedding day, Gabriella wondered if she was dreaming.Well, dreams would always end.In Gabriella's case, it was Hannah who woke her up from it."Long time no see, Ms. Hannah. You're as beautiful as ever."Gabriella would never be able to treat Hannah as her future sister-in-law ever again.Hannah beamed at Gabriella. "Thank you. I could say the same about you. "Did you like the autographed album from Luxe? "I heard you liked her, so I got her to sign i
By now, even Hannah's team seemed uncomfortable. Mirabelle gently tugged on Annabelle's sleeve, signaling for her to stop.But, the latter did not seem to want to."Are you saying that Mr. Albert is a heartless man who only cares about personal benefit, Ms. Annabelle?" Gabriella retaliated.Annabelle's expression stiffened. "No, of course not."Just then, the door opened. Henry and Hannah came in looking like a match made in heaven.The production manager murmured to Gabriella, "They look so good together. We might be getting a new lady boss soon."Gabriella's heart clenched. Looking a little pale, she pressed her lips together and stood up to usher them to their seats.But, Annabelle beat her to it and arranged for the two to sit together. "Please have a seat, Mr. Toussaint. You too, Hannah."Everyone else stood up out of respect and only resumed their seats when Henry told them to.The atmosphere was friendly enough. Annabelle led the conversations, cueing Henry and Hannah n
"No." Henry massaged his temples, switched off his desktop, and got up. "Let's go."When they arrived home, they had dinner together. Afterward, Henry went to his study to continue his work.Gabriella watched television for a while. Later, she got herself a glass of water and took her pills."Why are you taking medication? Are you feeling unwell?"Henry's voice rang out from behind Gabriella. It surprised her.Swiftly, Gabriella composed herself and replied, "Yeah. My stomach's been acting up lately."Henry poured himself a glass of water too. "Did you see a doctor?"He recalled how she had refused to have any alcohol during lunch but did not think much of it."I did.""Good. Maintaining a healthy body is our top priority in life. Take care of yourself, alright?" Henry said gently.Gabriella nodded, though her heart stung painfully.…The next morning, Gabriella was awakened by a phone call. Still a little bleary-eyed, she picked up her phone from the nightstand and glanced
Being the CEO of Toussaint Holdings, Henry appeared in the news quite often.He had good looks, a sculpted physique, wealth, and a prominent family background. In the eyes of most people, he was comparable to a fictional character blessed with the best things in life.Hannah was just as beautiful and successful in her career. To most people, the two could surely be considered the perfect match.Soon, those who supported the two as a couple filled the internet with eager congratulations offered to the supposed couple. The couple was given the nickname "Saint Ben", which combined both their last names.The number of such fans ballooned into hundreds of thousands in mere minutes. Everything from fanfiction and fanart to video montages of Henry and Hannah's respective career highlights started spreading across the internet.Gabriella even noticed that an online user had changed their username to "Have Henry and Hannah Gotten Married Yet?"The fans really knew how to find ways
The office was silent for a long while. Minutes later, Henry finally said, "I … am sorry. I shouldn't have accused you …"A two-sentence apology?Was that all?After three years of marriage, was this all he could muster?"I'm sorry for hurting you. I'll do everything I can to make it up to you, but please leave Hannah out of this. She doesn't know I'm married."Gabriella smiled bitterly.What a husband she had—apologizing to her one second and defending another woman the next.Gabriella was genuinely tired now. She closed her eyes and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Do whatever you want."She left his office.Henry watched as her sad, hunched figure slowly disappeared from view. He narrowed his eyes slightly, deep in thought.Just then, his phone rang. When he saw who it was, he answered the call immediately."I'm sure you've seen the news online by now, Henry. I'm so sorry! I should've been more careful in public," Hannah said from the other end of the line.When she was