Chapter 425

I Chapter 0425 [I “Wife?” Milly repeats the words as if she I just can’t comprehend them.

I “Did I stutter?” Gabriel asks with an edge {to his tone.

I The whole room was now silent. { I Everyone who had been murmuring and \ pointing at me was now staring at the ground.

I really didn’t need Gabriel fighting my battles for me. I’ve grown a long way from the insecure and timid girl that would allow people to walk all over her.

That being said, it doesn’t mean that I don’t like how he came to my defense.

Milly was trembling. Like full body shakes. Her body was still and fear was etched on her face. For the first time since I came to work here, she didn’t look like the arrogant woman I was used to.

ERE a A With the way she carried herself, you ) would think that she owned the damn company. She bosses others around, she’s rude and malicious, always treating others (especially women) like they were I beneath her or something.

I rarely go down to the other floors, but if I'm needed to, Milly is always there spouting nonsense and treating me like shit.

“I’m sorry Gabriel, I didn’t know she was your wife,” She whispers, her tone begging.

The dangerous air around Gabriel intensifies to an almost choking level. Did the stupid woman have a death wish? “Who the fuck are you to call me by given name?” Gabriel asks harshly.

He didn’t need to shout or yell, but the intensity of his words was enough to produce the same outcome.

"Milly flinched at his harsh tone and at the ) realization she just called her boss by his name.

u ' “I-I'm sorry Mr. W-Wood,” she I stammers, the words barely leaving her lips.

\ Ignoring her, Gabriel takes my hand and moves us to the middle of the room. My hands clench his as I start to get nervous.

Everyone's eyes were on us and I didn’t like the attention.

“Let me make an official introduction,” Gabriel’s voice resonates through the room. “This is my wife, Harper Wood.” He waits a few seconds for his words to sink in before continuing.

“I’ve been made aware of the rumors surrounding her. She's is not my mistress as some of you have been saying. She’s my wife and I expect her to be treated in the same manner you would treat my family. Anything said against her is a fh direct insult to me, going against her is ) akin to going against me. No one and I I mean no one is allowed to bully heror I swear you'll have me to deal with. Twill fuck your life so badly; you'll still be trying to piece it back together fifty years later. Am I fucking clear?” @» I stand there with my hands in his, completely shocked. I don’t know what I expected but this isn’t it. I didn’t expect him to threaten his own employees for my sake.

There is a collective murmur of agreement, before silence descends in the room again.

“I know that not everyone is here, but spread the fucking word,” Gabriel continues, before turning his chilling stare to Milly. “As for you, who do you think you are to try and embarrass my wife?” Milly folds more to herself if that’s even possible. She looks so small and fragile I right now, it’s almost laughable.

“I didn’t mean it, Mr. Wood,” she I whispers in a brittle voice. “I didn*tknow she’s your wife.” \ I “And that gives you the right to tell her I those unspeakable things when really the woman you were describing is you?” Gabriel glares at her. “Should I tell everyone how you’ve been trying to get into my bed for years even though I didn’t fucking want you? Should I tell them how you offered to be my booty call?” There is a gasp of shock all through the room, and Milly loos like she’s been slapped. Horror fills her face as everyone starts murmuring.

I look up to stare at Gabriel. He's eyes are razor focused on Milly. I know what’s he’s doing, he is embarrassing her the way she embarrassed me, only difference is, I know he’s telling the truth.

ph Milly is silent as tears run down her face.

) She's embarrassed. You can clearly see it in her eyes and in the way she shrinks I into herself. ) “Christopher?” Gabriel call, and Chris I rushes to where we were standing. “Have her investigated.” He then turns back to her. “I never bothered or cared, but you crossed the fucking line when you decided to fuck with my wife. You're suspended until further notice. If the investigations reveal you’ve stepped out of line, you are out of this company. And to the rest of you, let this be an example. No one messes with Harper and gets away with it.”