Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chasing the Unexpected CHAPTER 778

Chasing the Unexpected CHAPTER 778

Chapter 778

Pauline turned pale and collapsed to her knees under Gabriel’s intense, chilling gaze. She knew what he was capable of, but implicating Jane would make her fate even worse.

Resolving herself, she said firmly, “Mr. Hackett, no one told me to do it. If you don’t believe me, call the police. I swear it was an accident!”

Her words hung in the air as the room fell silent.

Just then, a gentle female voice broke the tension. “Gabriel, what’s going on? Why is everyone gathered here?”

Everyone turned to see Jane approaching with a soft smile.

When she noticed who was on the floor, she appeared surprised. “Pauline, what are you doing here?”

A flicker crossed Pauline’s eyes before she quickly lowered her head. “Ms. Wilkie, I accidentally bumped into Ms. Kinsey. She thinks someone put me up to it and now wants me to name the person… I swear, I’m innocent…”

“Gabriel, you know Pauline’s character. She wouldn’t

expression remained cold. “Regardless, she caused a disturbance at Grandpa’s birthday party. She needs

Nyla. “Ms. Kinsey, the party is about to start, and your dress has champagne on it. Let me take you upstairs to change. Once the party is over, we’ll address this however you see fit. The

for a moment and then smiled slightly. “Alright, I’ll

Wilkie.”

Jane showed up. Exposing Jane here wouldn’t be worth it–she wanted to see what else

Ms. Kinsey,” Jane

to leave, a hand suddenly gripped her

whispered, “If anything feels off,

smiled softly.

knew Jane wouldn’t dare pull anything too drastic

Gabriel instructed that Pauline be confined for the time being, then reassured the guests, “Sorry for the disturbance. Please

Chapter 778

anything was amiss.”

resumed the celebration as

another part of the