Xavier approached slowly. He stood behind Gabriella, his voice hoarse. "Gabriella, crying all alone in secret? That's not your style."Gabriella wanted to retort, but her reddened eyes betrayed her composure. Her voice was raspy. "Xavier, just leave me alone."He didn't move. Not only did he not leave, he reached out and grabbed her wrist. "You've broken up with Fred, right? Gabriella, now that we're both single…"Countless eyes turned their way inside the café. A handsome man and a beautiful woman, entangled in love and hate, were always a topic of public fascination.Gabriella didn't want to be the center of gossip, so she grabbed her handbag and left. She headed to the elevator to get to the underground parking lot. Ever since she'd fallen ill, she had rarely driven herself. Usually, the driver handled that.The elevator doors closed slowly, but suddenly, a hand reached in, forcing them open. Xavier stepped in, bracing one arm against the elevator wall, trapping Gabriella betwe
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