Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife - Chapter 348

Chapter 348: Manipulation-on the move Chapter 348: Manipulation-on the move Eveline inhaled, daring him with her gaze.

“If you want to then tell me everything or forget I will even let you near me” she threatened.

It came as a surprise to Eveline that Gabriel still refused to talk to her.

The person who constantly reminded her not to keep secrets from him was also concealing something from her.

‘Unbelievable’ Eveline rolled her eyes and let out a snort.

The significance of her reaction dawns on Gabriel, and his gaze softened in defeat.

He was well aware that Eveline was now secure in his secret with Erna, which was the most difficult struggle for him because he had never withheld anything from her.

In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.

“Love,” Gabriel leaned in, pressing their foreheads together and pleaded, “I can’t tell you anything except to trust your mother.” Eveline looked up and saw him virtually imploring her with his honesty.

This was her weakest point about him.

She couldn’t resist that expression of assurance, which instantly subdued her rage.

“Then I am counting on you, Gabriel,” she murmured, her gaze still fixed on his grey eyes.

Gabriel couldn’t help but land a kiss on her lips in response, as well as to demonstrate his confidence.

“I appreciate your thoughtfulness,” he murmured before dropping to the side.

Eveline turned to face Gabriel, who appeared relieved, but the detached expression in his eyes was unnerving.

She would have pestered him by making him remember his own words, but she abandoned the notion and continued to stare at him.

“It is truly a small world,” Eveline said, capturing Gabriel’s attention.

“Yes, it’s a small world.” Who would have imagined the lady we met today would be the one Uncle Jonathan is seeing for therapy?” he muttered as he turned to face her.

“Exactly.” She approached him, leaning deeper into his hug.

“I just hope everything goes well,” she said, taking a deep inhale from his manly cologne.

Gabriel hummed as he caressed her head.

“Everything will be fine,” he replied, and she gently closed her eyes, clutching his words as if they were the only reassuring thing for her.

***** Last night was the longest night Ella had ever experienced.

She couldn’t sleep a wink and kept thinking about Jedrick’s words.

She wasn’t expecting Jedrick to tell her the truth about knowing her mother and wanting to make amends for everything he’d done to her.

Jedrick was being truthful throughout, which made Ella’s blood boil.

Not that she didn’t confront him about taking advantage of her mother.

More than anything, she was frightened that he would discover their relationship.

Thankfully, he didn’t.

She watched him apologize to her, obviously oblivious of who she was.

Jedrick believed he had done wrong, and now that he had the opportunity to repent, he urged that she accept his apologies in the form of the project’s success.

He wanted to share all of his earnings from the present endeavor with Hayes.

Ella was appalled, but she was also interested as to why he was so helpful to them.

Jedrick was unquestionably the most deceiving individual, capable of flipping his remarks in an instant.

And she questioned whether the man had a secret reason for being truthful to her.

“Why don’t you eat anything?

It’s still the first pancake you’re trying,” Michelle interrupted Ella’s train of thought.

She was prepared for work but had yet to finish her meal.

Michelle’s brow furrowed as she spotted Ella’s dark eye bags.

“Did you sleep all night?

Am I correct?” she inquired, forcing Ella to pinch her lips.

“Would you mind sharing what was bothering you?

If you needed Stefan, you should have phoned him.” Ella gave her mother a disbelieving look, taken aback by her bold remarks.

“Mom…” she conceals her embarrassment as she hears her mother chuckle to the side.

“Then tell me, if it wasn’t for his absence, what kept you awake all night,” she questioned, keeping her coffee cup on the table and her full attention focused on her.

Ella looked down, a moment of reflection passing through her mind, but she decided to speak anyway.

“Jedrick confronted me about you and his relationship,” she revealed, leaving Michelle completely startled.

Ella clasps her hand on her lap, a sense of unease visible as she watches her mother’s surprised countenance.

“He said he wants to make amends for his mistake by transferring all of the project’s profits to us,” she said skeptically, her surprised attitude eventually deteriorating into one of concern.

“This must be his trap,” Michelle stated.

“We also have doubts.

Ella did not conceal a single word spoken within Jedrick’s office.

As much as Ella was moved by Jedrick’s courage, they both agreed on one thing.

‘Manipulation-on the Move’ They understood what Jedrick was attempting to achieve, but it was too risky to give in without a backup plan.

Even if they decline, he would find another way to persuade them.

“He also wishes that you could forgive him and is looking for an answer from my end,” Ella continued, leading Michelle to laugh hysterically at his request.

“I am not sure what he is planning to do or how far he will go this time.

But I have a hunch this change would end up hurting everyone,” Michelle stated her concerns.

Everything about Jedrick was unpredictable, and she realized that his kindness to them was only a ruse to hide his true nature.

Stefan had already arrived to fetch Ella up after she finished her meal.

Stefan’s remarks stopped her in her tracks as she stepped out of the building and into his car.

“There is something I want to tell you.” Ella was skeptical as he stared at her, but she eventually nodded after hearing what he had to say.

***** Sherlyn had just stepped out, of the shower when her phone, which was resting on the bed, rang.  A smile instantly made it’s way on her lips and she instantly answered it.

“I never thought you would be so persistent, Kaden.

Didn’t we just talk a while ago?” Sherlyn asked clearly amused with Kaden’s romantic side.  NEW BOOK ALERT Marriage with my daughter’s father: Darling please be gentle