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    Gabriel suppressed his emotions and forced a smile. "N, are you here with Buddy to bring Mr. Sumner dinner?" N acted as though she hadn''t heard him and strode past him into the lobby, her demeanor cold and distant.


    Gabriel''s expression darkened. He stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "N, do you hate me so much that you won''t even speak to me?" N frowned. "Please move."


    "N..." Gabriel''s voice softened, his hurt evident. His gaze held a trace of sadness.


    She looked up at him, her eyes brimming with disdain. "Gabriel, you and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. You''ve been targeting Prospectus Technology behind the scenes for months. Do you really think we can have a civil conversation?"


    Her tone carried a clear defense of Damon, stoking jealousy in Gabriel.


    She only saw his actions against Prospectus Technology but ignored how Damon and Tim had schemed against him together.


    "N, do you know why I named mypany Nyce Tech?" he asked abruptly.


    "I''m not interested. If you don''t step aside, I''ll call security," she said, her tone sharp.


    "Nyce Teches from your name-N. I built it for you," Gabriel exined, his voice low but earnest.


    "Gabriel, do you even believe your own charade, or are you just trying to fool yourself?" N chuckled coldly, her gaze unwavering. "I couldn''t care less about the name of yourpany. And frankly, stop disgusting me, will you?"


    If Harrison and Wren hadn''t gotten married, she and Gabriel would have beenplete strangers.


    Even after their marriage, she and Gabriel had only shared two years of limited interaction. She considered herself decent-looking, but hardly someone anyone would pine after for years.


    If Gabriel had truly loved her, he wouldn''t have married Jane or had a child with her.


    "N... I—" Gabriel began.


    "Don''t. I don''t want to hear it," she interrupted.


    Her revulsion was so evident that Gabriel instinctively stepped back, his arm dropping to his side.


    With an icy expression, N grabbed Mason''s hand and walked away without looking back.


    As their figures disappeared into the distance, Gabriel''s secretary approached nervously. "Mr. Hackett, are we still meeting with


    Sumner?"


    Considering Gabriel''s near-confession at the entrance, the secretary feared Damon would have him thrown out.


    No man would tolerate someone openly attempting to steal his partner.


    "Yes," Gabriel answered firmly and strode into Prospectus Technology''s lobby.


    At the front desk, a receptionist intercepted him. "Mr. Hackett, I''m sorry. Mr. Sumner''s schedule is packed today. I''m afraid he doesn''t have time to meet with you. Would you like to make an appointment? I''l| notify you when he''s avable."


    Gabriel''s expression darkened. "Tell him I have a business proposal that could solve Prospectus Technology''s current crisis."


    He didn''t believe Damon could resist such a tempting offer.


    The receptionist maintained her polite smile. "I''ll pass along your message, Mr. Hackett, but for now, please return."


    Realizing he was being dismissed, Gabriel sneered. "Fine. Tell Damon he''ll regret today''s decision!"


    After Gabriel left, the receptionist dropped her smile and made a call. "Mr. Hogg, he''s gone."


    "Good work," Spencer replied before ending the call, his expression unreadable.


    Gabriel had been secretly targeting Prospectus Technology for months.


    After suffering a setback with Tim, his sudden proposal to coborate with thepany reeked of ulterior motives, It was as if he''d written I''m here to sabotage Prospectus Technology" across his forehead.


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