Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

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..."

at Gabriel. "Gabriel, you know Pauline's character. She wouldn't hurt

"Regardless, she caused a disturbance at Grandpa's birthday party. She

nodded and, with a sigh, turned to 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 Wilkies won't object." Nyla thought for a moment and then

who was behind this the moment Jane showed up. Exposing Jane here wouldn't be worth it-she

follow me, Ms. Kinsey," Jane

Nyla prepared to leave, a hand suddenly

leaned close and whispered, "If anything feels off, call me

smiled softly.

too drastic in front of so many

confined for the time being, then reassured the guests, "Sorry

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anything was amiss."

guests soon resumed the celebration as if

another part of the

gestured to a wardrobe. "Ms. Kinsey, these dresses are all new. Please choose one