When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 24

Gabriel’s mood improved significantly. He took Gina’s hand. “Let’s go. Dad is waiting.”

Gina was taken aback by how presumptuous he was. By the time she recovered, Gabriel was already holding her hand. It felt soft and tender. He didn’t want to let go.

Gina tried to pull away. What are you doing?” She was used to being on her own. Holding hands was too intimate. She felt uncomfortable.

“Can’t I hold your hand? Do you not like me?” Gabriel sounded sad.

David bowed his head to hide his shock. Was Gabriel acting coy?

Gina went speechless. Although she didn’t like to deal with social niceties, not letting him hold her hand seemed like she was rejecting him. She didn’t mean that. “It’s okay… You can hold it, Gina agreed eventually.

Asly gleam flashed across Gabriel’s eyes. They entered the Grand Restaurant. Their attractive looks drew attention immediately.

One of them whispered, “I can’t believe it. Is that Mr. Jackson? This is the first time I saw him here with a woman.”

Another added, “Mr. Jackson is so dashing. That woman is also beautiful. They’re so compatible.

Some secretly took out their phones to photograph them and posted them on their social media with the caption, “Such a beautiful couple!” The photos spread quickly. Some recognized Gabriel but he blocked Gina, making it impossible to tell who she was. It sparked a round of jealousy.

to the first Phoenix

with its century–long history, was a high–end establishment. The First Phoenix room had its history too. Many important people used to have meals and discussions there. The room

have a net worth exceeding 600 million dollars to dine

was a small rock formation and fountain in it.

opened and his jaw almost dropped at their enjoined hands. How did Gabriel move so

thought his son might remain single for life, It turned out that Gabriel hadn’t met someone he liked. Now he was making the moves.

smiled fondly. “Gina, you’re here!”

but since Neil was older, she didn’t correct him. It was a small matter

invited warmly, gesturing to the seat

handed the gift box to Neil./This is a present for you. To make up for your birthday.”

hadn’t told Gina about it being his birthday yesterday and

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didn’t open it, Gina asked, “Aren’t you going to see if you like

like whatever Gina gave him. He didn’t open

to open it. It was an pearl ring resting on top of medicinal herbs. The faint

you can put the ring into the box at night and wear it in the day. It’ll smell like the herbs and calm your

Tll remember that.

her feel cherished and valued, something

“You’re welcome.”

at them.