Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1108

The knocking persisted, darkening Gabriel's expression with each sound. It was clear the person outside knew he was inside but refused to leave.

He exhaled deeply and quietly moved Mason to the bedroom before returning to the door. In a low voice, he asked, "Who is it?"

"Hello, I'm here to check the gas lines. Could you open the door, please?" the other party replied.

Gabriel hesitated before saying, "I'm busy today. Come back tomorrow."

"Sir, our inspections are time-sensitive. Last time, you weren't home. It'll only take five minutes," the person explained.

When Gabriel remained silent, the voice pressed on. "Sir? Are you still there?"

"I said come back tomorrow!" Gabriel snapped. "I don't have time today."

Deciding to ignore the persistent visitor, he retreated to the living room and made a call. "Some guy claiming to check the gas is at my door. Get up here now and deal with him!"

line remained silent for a moment, and

wrong. His tone

The call abruptly disconnected.

he tried contacting his men again, but

his secretary. "Find out what's going on! No one is

Mr. Hackett! Right away!" he

with each step. A chilling thought suddenly

the door open, and his face went

ropes lay discarded on the floor, mocking

was wide

toward it, but Mason was gone. His

his phone, he barked at his secretary, "Send more men! I

agree to anything. Everything he'd

the door to leave, a tall man stood in his path.

to slam the door, but the man stopped it effortlessly