Chapter 627 Personally Dealing with a Rival in Love
Phillipe's anger faded. He got up and walked over to Abella, eyes wide with surprise and joy.
Abella smiled and asked, "What did you just ask me to do?"
"To come in." Phillipe pulled her into a hug, breathing in her scent. "Finally came to see me?"
"Ms. Medici also got you a bunch of stuff," Gabriel said, standing at the door with a big bag.
Phillipe, still holding Abella, asked, "What is it?"
"Food, daily necessities, all sorts of things," Abella replied.
"Bring it in," Phillipe said, and Gabriel quickly brought the bag inside.
"I'll check it out later," Phillipe said, looking happily at Abella. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I could've met you downstairs."
"I wanted to surprise you."
"Well, it worked. I'm thrilled."
His earlier anger was gone, replaced by warmth.
"You haven't visited in a while," Phillipe said, looking at Abella lovingly. "Will there be more surprises like this?"
"Definitely."
Casey, watching nearby, couldn't believe her eyes. One moment Phillipe was furious with her, and the next, he was so gentle with Abella.
Phillipe was overjoyed by Abella's surprise visit.
Casey thought, 'Who is this girl? Could she be Phillipe's secret girlfriend? She looks so young, probably not even in college yet. How could Phillipe like someone so young?'
"What happened earlier?" Abella asked, concerned.
"She put something in my coffee," Phillipe said, glancing at Casey, who looked disheveled with coffee stains on her shirt and three buttons undone.
There were broken cups and spilled coffee on the floor.
Abella squatted down, dipped her finger in the coffee, and sniffed it. "A sedative?"
Casey was shocked by Abella's keen sense of smell but denied it, shaking her head. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Weren't you discussing personnel changes?" Abella asked, walking over to Casey with confidence. "Do you need to unbutton your shirt for that?"
"I-I don't know why my buttons were undone," Casey stammered, feeling intimidated by Abella.
"Anyone improperly dressed wouldn't be allowed in here," Abella said firmly. "You unbuttoned them yourself after you came in."
Casey quickly buttoned up, avoiding Abella's gaze.
"Do you like him?" Abella asked directly.
Casey glanced at Phillipe, still reluctant. 'He's so handsome, even when angry.'
"If he were still this handsome but very poor, needing your care and financial support, would you still like him?"
Casey hesitated.
"If he was ugly but very rich, with lots of servants and endless money, would you like him?"
Casey instinctively wanted to say yes. Ugly but rich? Sure.
"If he wasn't ugly but was very old, with endless money, would you like him?"
Casey's eyes showed a hint of eagerness. 'An old man wouldn't live long, and I'd get the inheritance.'
"If he wasn't ugly, old, or poor, but was wheelchair-bound for life with lots of money, would you choose him?"
Casey thought for a moment. 'I probably would.'
"So, you don't like him; you like the position he's in," Abella said, seeing through her thoughts. "Whether it's an old man, an ugly person, or a disabled person, as long as they're rich and powerful, you like them."
Casey was stunned, finding it hard to believe.
"You like someone young, handsome, and rich even more."
Gabriel, standing nearby, glanced at Phillipe. Sure enough, he was smiling.
"Find someone else to like. He has a girlfriend, and their relationship is solid."
Casey's face turned red.
"You're already in a good position. There are many things you can achieve on your own. Relying on yourself, you'll live with more pride and confidence."
Casey looked at the young girl in disbelief. 'How could someone so young be so wise?'
"Don't be fooled by Ms. Medici's age; she knows a lot," Gabriel reminded.
Casey suddenly understood. 'Phillipe likes her not just because she's young; she must excel in some way.'
Her own strengths were pitifully few. Even her looks seemed inferior after seeing this girl.
So, how could Phillipe like her?
Why would he choose her, an older woman, over a younger, prettier, wiser, and more capable girlfriend?
Casey suddenly realized her mistake.
From the moment she decided to take a risk, she was wrong!
"Is the personnel change discussion over?" Abella asked again.
Casey nodded awkwardly. "It's over."
"Then leave."
After Casey left, just as Abella was about to speak to Phillipe, Gabriel couldn't help but applaud. It was amazing!
"Leave," Phillipe said, finding Gabriel a bit of a nuisance. He personally made coffee for Abella and took out all the snacks from the snack cabinet, placing them on the coffee table. "See which one you like, and I'll open it."
Abella didn't expect him to have so many snacks in the office. She picked up a bag of chips, and Phillipe immediately opened it and fed her a piece. "They're not crispy anymore."
Abella caught the underlying meaning. "Should I come more often then?"
"Deal," Phillipe said, instantly delighted.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Phillipe said gently, "Take your time eating; there's more inside. If it's not enough, I'll get more."
Then he looked up. "Come in."
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