Semua Bab Leaving You Bereft: Bab 551 - Bab 560

Having waited at the cafe until 5:00 pm, with Xavier still not showing up, Gabriella eventually got up and left the place. She unexpectedly witnessed a startling scene in the underground parking lot, and the man involved was none other than Xavier. He was being accosted by a woman who held him from behind, her face tear-streaked as she appeared to be expressing something deeply emotional. Xavier's countenance, by contrast, betrayed no hint of sympathy, but rather one of distinct annoyance.Gabriella's spirits lifted somewhat. She hadn't been intentionally prying, but rather, the scandalous situation had delivered itself directly to her. She was also almost certain that the woman with Xavier was none other than Yvonne, the A-list actress in the entertainment industry. It was widely known that Yvonne and Xavier had once been an item. It was clear that Xavier still had his charm. It had been two years since the breakup, yet even someone of Yvonne's status had come back to his side, u

It was half an hour later when they arrived at Xavier's apartment back in Havenwood Residences. Through the transparent black crystal floor-to-ceiling windows, Xavier and Gabriella were locked in an embrace, kissing intimately beneath the glow of the lights. Their clothes slipped to the floor one after another. Their night unfolded in a rhythm of fervent passion, each embrace a lingering echo of the last.It wasn't until the deep hours of the night that Xavier, finally content, released Gabriella. He carried her to the bathroom, where they soothed their bodies together. He then carried her to the master bedroom, where they drifted off to sleep, curled into each other's warmth.Through the night, Gabriella's body shifted restlessly against him, prompting Xavier to pull her closer. He had never slept with a woman cradled in his arms before, and to his surprise, he found the unfamiliar intimacy quite pleasant.…In the meantime, a sudden, startling clap of thunder broke the stillness

Xavier never bothered Gabriella again after that day.Though she felt dejected by the fact that Xavier and Gabriella didn't work out as a couple, Rebecca still frequently invited Fabian over. They would go grocery shopping, cook meals together, and invariably end up talking about Gabriella.Though he had a youthful innocence about him and readily enjoyed Rebecca's company, Fabian was always very proper and restrained in how he spoke and acted.In addition, regarding the investment, Xavier ultimately signed it off, succumbing to Rebecca's relentless pressure. He and Gabriella both remained absent during the whole procedure, leaving their lawyers to finalize everything. It was clear that both parties aimed to keep their distance.It was late in the fall when "Whispers in the Wind" went into production in Sundervale, with production expected to carry on until Easter.Gabriella slipped back into the habit of taking sleeping pills. She would also occasionally seek out a psychologist fo

Xavier acted roughly, causing Gabriella to press herself against the cold surface of the mirror.Gabriella's reflection in the mirror showed a rosy blush, caused by Xavier's body being firmly pressed against hers. She couldn't help but fume inwardly, cursing Xavier for being a good-for-nothing scoundrel.Xavier brushed his lips against Gabriella's tender earlobe as he asked in a low, husky voice, "Haven't you discovered my specific fetishes that evening?"Gabriella was so incensed that she roared, "Xavier!"Xavier shushed her, holding her close as he gently slipped off her high heels. He then proceeded to carefully dress her in the nude-colored stockings. His hands subtly brushed against Gabriella's skin, causing her to shudder faintly.Gabriella was completely dumbfounded. Xavier held one of her legs, rendering her almost immobile, as any struggle would have made the ordeal far worse. She thought that the memory of him putting on her stockings was something she never wanted to re

Brody's expression was hideous as he stared at the closed door. Despite knowing that Gabriella and Fabian weren't involved in that way, he was still bothered by how intimately she'd clung to Fabian from behind. They'd looked just like a couple.Jolene said bitterly, "Someone like her will never have a shortage of men by her side."Brody pursed his lips. "She's not like that."Jolene exploded. "She's not like that? What is she like, then? Wake up, Brody! She took eight years of your life—that's eight years of your youth down the drain! Her family never approved of you two being together, yet she refused to set you free. She was never serious about your relationship!"Brody's expression became steely. He turned and stormed off without another word.Jolene watched him and bit her lip hard. She would never find happiness for as long as he remained hung up on Gabriella. For the sake of her bliss, she had to show the world what Gabriella's true colors were—she was a homewrecker who was