Chapter 105 Just a Few Days Apart
Following that, Landon spontaneously reported Gabriel's upcoming schedule for the next few days, mostly consisting of various meetings and a quick trip to Country Y, which would take at least three to four days round trip, along with dinners with several executives from collaborating companies.
Until the end of the workday, Landon had some thoughts about the collaboration plans with RH Organization that he wanted to mention briefly, but he suddenly noticed Mr. Harriman had already left the office.
It was rare to see Gabriel, who usually worked late at the company, leaving on time. Landon simply remained silent.
When he reopened his cellphone, Gabriel was already seated in the car.
At this moment, Nicholas sent two more videos, both showing Jessica on set. One of them captured her acting, showcasing a transformation from her expressions, eyes, to her entire presence, embodying a character with a resonance that many contemporary actresses struggle to achieve.
Although the Harriman Group encompassed more than just Harriman Entertainment, including other media networks, print media, and subsidiary companies in the design and entertainment industry, the company's focus had never been primarily in this area. Gabriel had limited involvement in the entertainment industry, rarely watching TV shows and only occasionally watching well-received foreign films during his studies abroad. Despite this, he could still sense Jessica's dedication and seriousness in these two brief videos.
In another video, Jessica had changed back into her own clothes and was sitting outside the nanny car under a temporary rain shelter, having a boxed meal with her assistant and driver.
Nicholas' filming angle was quite sneaky, capturing Jessica just after she had taken a bite of rice, chewing with her cheeks puffed, her makeup already removed. Most other actresses would hide inside the car when eating without makeup, but she was different, sitting by the car naturally with her boxed meal, chatting happily with her assistant, displaying the carefree demeanor she often showed at home.
The chat interface also displayed several photos that Nicholas had sent next. It was evident that the shots were taken from a distance, clearly indicating they were taken discreetly.
Gabriel refrained from commenting on Nicholas' behavior and simply replied to the photos and videos with good
Nicholas never expected Gabriel to respond, let alone receive a two-word praise.
Damn!
Nicholas, who had lived for over twenty years, had never heard a word of praise from Mr. Michael Harriman or Gabriel. This sudden 'Good' almost brought tears to the eyes of the humble Harriman family Nicholas.
It seemed that this future sister-in-law was the turning point in his future destiny!
Whether Gabriel was happy or not, whether Mr. Michael Harriman could embrace his great-grandchild sooner, all depended on Jessica!
"Jessica, have you felt like someone has been filming you all afternoon?" Zoey set down the empty meal box, wiped her mouth, and remarked.
"I know," Jessica replied.
Zoey clicked her tongue, "Ever since the incident with Twitter last time, we've had media reporters with great skills sneaking into our group, pretending to be part of the crew, secretly filming you with various cameras. However, nothing has been leaked so far. I don't think they're after any spoilers, just you."
"When I'm on set, besides eating, resting, and reading the script, I'm filming most of the time. It's unavoidable to be followed recently. Let's be cautious ourselves, avoid any unnecessary mistakes." Jessica glanced at the time. "I drove here today. After work, I'll drive back myself tonight. You and the driver don't need to send me."
When Jessica parked her car outside the gate of the residential area, it was already 9:30p.m., and the parking spaces in the area were likely full by that time.
She parked her car in a parking lot outside the gate, which would take about three to four minutes to walk back to the entrance.
As she started walking back, she suddenly received a call from Danielle's kindergarten night teacher, saying that Danielle had fallen asleep, but had been talking in her sleep, mentioning she wanted to eat Mommy's fried chicken legs. She even drooled while sleeping and talking.
After ending the call, Jessica stood roadside, smiling. She resolved to fulfill Danielle's wish for her homemade fried chicken legs when she picked her up this weekend. As she walked towards the main entrance of the residential area, she suddenly saw a black Bentley parked nearby.
Seeing a Mercedes or Audi in this old neighborhood was rare, as in Xyleria, a realm where every little place is deemed precious. The higher the status of the person, the more low-key their choice of vehicle. Most of the multi-million or even billion-dollar luxury cars were commonly driven by nouveau riche individuals. Bentleys were vehicles commonly used by politicians in high positions or leaders of large corporations, known for their understated elegance, but they were rarely seen in such remote areas.
She hadn't delved deeply into the Rolls-Royce she had seen last time, but it was definitely not a common model. Later, she guessed it must be related to Gabriel, so she didn't investigate further.
The car was parked in front of the gate of the residential area. Although it didn't block the way, it happened to be parked in a spot she usually passed by. Initially, she only saw the car, but then her eyes inadvertently glanced at the license plate, seeing X A, followed by 8888. She instinctively tried to avoid it, to prevent any accidental scratches.
In Xyleria, a license plate like this belonged to either a noble or a person of extraordinary status. The value of the license plate far exceeded that of the car by hundreds of times!
Just as she was about to take a few steps to go around, the door of the black Bentley suddenly opened.
Jessica caught a glimpse of Gabriel who had just stepped out of the car from the corner of her eye. She was about to turn away but abruptly stopped, turning back.
Autumn had arrived in Xyleria, and the evening breeze was indeed a bit chilly at this time. Gabriel was dressed in a black overcoat, with a white handmade shirt underneath, paired with black trousers, exuding a strikingly handsome aura.
Jessica had thought that Gabriel, who had spent over a month at her home, would look good even in a casual outfit she bought, but at this moment...
Just a few days apart, Gabriel's clear and stern eyes, high nose bridge, and perfectly sculpted features seemed as if they were crafted by the hands of a god.
A man so handsome that he needed no embellishments, his long legs encased in black trousers were straight and slender, without a single wrinkle, exuding an air of luxury from head to toe.
Despite being the same person, he now seemed different from the image she'd known. He simply got out of the car and stood there, not needing to say a word or even make eye contact, yet exuding an air of nobility.
Jessica had once imagined Gabriel returning to where he belonged, dressed in a suit, exuding a dignified and superior air.
Now that she truly saw it, she realized her descriptions fell short by half.
The buttons of the high-end handmade shirt were meticulously fastened up to the collar, with only the tie slightly loosened in a casual manner, exuding a mix of formality and a hint of nighttime laziness, both restrained and sensual.
Every detail of this man that differed from her impression left her unable to look away.
