Chapter <b>776 </b>


    Vrie nced over with a nk expression<b>, </b>then quickly looked away.


    N turned to Vrie, unable to suppress her concern. “Vrie, maybe you should think over this engagement a bit more.”


    Spending a lifetime with someone she didn’t love would be painful–like reliving the same unfulfilling day over and over.


    Vrie managed a faint smile. “N, you don’t have to worry about me. I know what I’m doing.”


    Seeing her stubborn expression, N bit her lip. She wanted to tell Vrie about Damon’s n to help the Weirs but hesitated, fearing that Damon might change his mind and leave Vrie disappointed.


    With a quiet sigh, she decided to find a moment to ask Damon about it that evening.


    “N, I’d like to be alone for a while, so I’ll leave you here,” Vrie said, excusing herself.


    “Alright, but don’t wander off too far. The event will be starting soon,” N reminded her.


    Vrie nodded and quickly walked away.


    As she left, N felt suddenly at a loss.


    After marrying rk, she rarely attended gatherings like this, so she didn’t know many people and had no desire to try to fit into this circle. She picked up a ss of juice, nning to find a quiet corner.


    As she passed the champagne tower, a maid rushed forward and collided with her, knocking her into the champagne tower.


    The entire tower of champagne sses shattered, sending shards and champagne spilling everywhere and drawing everyone’s attention.


    N pitched forward toward the broken ss on the floor. Her face paled as she realized what was about to happen, and her eyes filled with fear.


    Instinctively, she reached out to grab the tablecloth but found nothing to hold onto.


    From across the room, Damon’s expression darkened upon seeing what was happening. He began running toward her, but he was too far away.


    Just when N thought she was about to be seriously injured, a strong hand grabbed her arm and pulled her upright.


    Once steady, she took a deep breath and turned to thank her rescuer. To her surprise, it was


    Gabriel.


    *


    She bit her lip and took a step back, putting distance between them. “Thank you, Mr. Hackett.”


    Seeing her wary response, Gabriel narrowed his eyes slightly, still smiling.


    “No need to thank me. It was our maid who bumped into you. I owe you an apology, Ms. Kinsey,” he said.


    Just then, Damon arrived at N’s side. Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    Seeing that she was unharmed but still a bit pale, he heaved in relief, pulled her behind him protectively, and turned to Gabriel. “Thank you, Mr. Hackett.”


    Gabriel’s expression remained friendly. “No need to mention it, Mr. Sumner.”


    Damon’s gaze fell on the maid, whose face had gone pale as she looked down at the floor.


    “I’m so sorry, Ms. Kinsey. I didn’t mean to! You suddenly walked out from the side, and I didn’t see you…” the maid apologized, her voice trembling.


    Damon’s expression turned icy as he questioned, “So you’re saying it was my girlfriend’s fault?”


    The maid trembled in fear and lowered her head. “No, that’s not what I meant… It was my fault. Ms. Kinsey, I’m really sorry…”


    Before N could interject, Gabriel spoke coldly. “Go to the butler to collect this month’s wages. Starting tomorrow, you will no longer work here.”