Chapter 189 Overwhelmed with Jealousy

Even the outside world had started to gossip, wondering if Alfred was really uninterested in women.

No one expected him to be entangled with a young, beautiful girl at this moment.

The distance and angle made it impossible for Samuel to see who Alfred was holding.

But seeing their overly intimate and ambiguous posture, Samuel just smiled faintly and said nothing.

If Alfred had really found someone he liked and was willing to focus his attention on that woman, it might actually be a good thing for Samuel.

This way, Samuel could...

Samuel had his thoughts but kept them to himself, maintaining a calm demeanor as he turned back to his work.

Gabriella, sensing the intense gaze gradually dissipating, finally felt a sense of relief.

Alfred, on the other hand, was left with a racing heart from Gabriella's sudden move.

When he looked at Gabriella again, his gaze became complicated. "Gabriella, are you playing hard to get? Or do you think you can win me over with these tricks again?"

Alfred's brows furrowed, and his gaze towards Gabriella grew colder.

The once beautiful memories now felt like a harsh slap in the face.

It was a painful feeling, one that made his heart ache inexplicably.

Gabriella, feeling the crisis had passed, also let out a long breath and her gaze towards Alfred turned cold.

"It was Mr. Barnett who insisted I come. I was just..." Gabriella wanted to explain but swallowed her words.

To Alfred, her feelings didn't matter. He wouldn't care about her well-being. Telling him anything would only invite endless ridicule.

It was better to suppress her feelings and at least appear composed in front of Alfred.

She changed her tone, "I just lost my balance, okay?"

But such words were obviously unconvincing, and Alfred wouldn't believe her.

Fortunately, Gabriella didn't care whether Alfred believed her or not.

At that moment, their intimate posture was seen by someone not far away.

Jennifer's hands clenched into fists, clearly filled with a sense of unwillingness.

The last incident was indeed her fault. She shouldn't have brought flowers without checking Shadow's condition.

But in an effort to salvage her relationship with Alfred, she had been trying everything she could.

She even followed him to his workplace.

But all she got in return was Alfred's repeated distancing.

Even the most patient person would have a breaking point.

Jennifer immediately walked forward, and when she saw Gabriella', her expression turned even uglier.

Jennifer didn't recognize the girl who had clashed with her two years ago with youthful defiance. Instead, she saw Gabriella as a schemer exploiting her position to win Alfred's favor by any means necessary.

Jennifer was furious. "Where did you come from? Do you know what this place is? Ordinary people don't belong here. You probably don't even have an invitation, yet you dare to make a move on someone else's man?"

Gabriella's face turned icy at Jennifer's words.

Although Gabriella wanted to find an opportunity to slip away and Jennifer's words had no real impact on her, she couldn't leave on her own terms if it meant being driven away, especially not by someone who wasn't even the host of the party.

"Miss Lawson, you sure are confident. I was dragged here by Mr. Barnett. If you don't want to see me," Gabriella's eyes fell on Alfred, and her tone turned frosty. "then control Mr. Barnett and keep him away from me next time. I promise I won't even glance at such parties."

This statement not only rebuked Jennifer but also included Alfred in the scolding.

It was as if the little bit of face the Barnett family had given Gabriella was trampled on and spat upon.

Alfred grabbed Gabriella's arm with some force, causing her to wince in pain.

When did she become so stubborn? In the past, she would have had tears in her eyes, begging for mercy.

But now, despite the pain, Gabriella's attitude remained cold. She didn't comply with Alfred at all.

The girl he remembered was fading away, replaced by a completely different Gabriella.

And Jennifer, on the other hand, pointed angrily towards the door. "If you want to leave, then go now. Don't be an eyesore. Not just anyone can attend this party."

Jennifer had a spoiled temperament.

Now, in her anger, she completely disregarded the occasion.

The event hadn't even officially started, and the guests were chatting with familiar faces, not expecting such a scene, causing them to turn their heads.

Samuel, who was talking with his business partner, planning to catch Alfred off guard at the right moment, didn't expect Jennifer to be so noisy.

The party hadn't even started, and she was already causing a scene with the guests.

And Gabriella broke into a cold sweat from Jennifer's outburst.

Leaving on her own and being driven away were two different things. Gabriella would definitely choose the former.

But losing face and being discovered by Samuel? There was no choice there.

Gabriella's hands clenched into fists. Despite her reluctance, she had no other options.

She sneered, "Mr. Barnett, it seems you didn't coordinate well with your friend. My presence is causing you so much trouble, so I'll leave now."

If not now, when?

Before Samuel could notice her, Gabriella thought it best to leave quickly.

"Wait." Alfred's face darkened.

He had gone through great lengths to bring Gabriella here.

And now Jennifer had ruined the whole thing?

Not only was Alfred displeased, but even Ophelia, who was greeting guests, was unhappy. "The Lawson family's daughter is really unruly, causing a scene at such an occasion?"

Ophelia's face turned cold. If it weren't for the media present, she might have already lost her temper.