Chapter 138 Mr. Harriman's Unique Cold Humor
The more directly Jessica felt Gabriel's towering status, the more she remembered her not-so-friendly attitude towards him when she was at her house. Jessica rubbed her forehead.
Following Gabriel into the exclusive elevator of the CEO's office, seeing him press the button for the parking lot on the negative second floor, Jessica asked, "Where are we going?"
Glancing at her thin sportswear, Gabriel asked, "Dressed so lightly, does a female star only care about style and not warmth?"
Jessica retorted, "Have you ever seen a female star who only cares about style and not warmth? It wasn't so cold when I left in the morning; I didn't expect the temperature to drop in the afternoon."
"And don't call me a female star!"
"In your mouth, the way you say it makes me uncomfortable. Facing a sugar daddy like you, I feel like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. The more you call me that, the faster I feel like I'm going to die."
"Is that so?" Gabriel sized her up for a moment. "Miss Lamb, do you herbivores like to kill rabbits?"
Jessica fell silent.
It was hard for her not to think of her Stories on WhatsApp back then.
Expressionless, she said, "Mr. Harriman, your cold humor is quite unique."
Gabriel chuckled, showing a rare loosening of his usual cold and strict demeanor in the company.
As the elevator descended, entering the parking lot, since no one else could enter the exclusive elevator, they were not disturbed by others. Besides the people on the CEO's floor, no one else appeared along the way.
Jessica didn't need to lower her hat too much. She used to go out without being so cautious, but ever since she trended twice on Twitter, she had to be conscious of being a female star. Although she hadn't wear masks and sunglasses all the time, she was probably not far from it.
Especially after endorsing Tilans, not only negative fans and passersby on Twitter paid attention to her, but many people in the industry also watched her every move.
The Harriman Group had two underground parking levels, B2 and B3. The parking lot was spacious and filled with rare luxury cars. Those who could work here were either exceptionally skilled with good pay or came from well-off families with prestigious educations. Even for those from ordinary working-class families, it was relatively easy to buy a decent car after working at Harriman Group for a year or two. However, there were also good employees like Landon, who were low-key and practical.
Jessica didn't know how many private vehicles Gabriel owned, but he seemed accustomed to driving the black Bentley. This low-key and steady model didn't stand out among the surrounding multi-million-dollar cars.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Jessica buckled her seatbelt first this time, checking the time,it was already Twenty-five to five.
"Where are we going?" she asked again.
Gabriel started the engine, looking straight ahead, and said in a deep voice without glancing at her. "Don't you want to repay the favor? Even if I take you to a war zone abroad facing flying bombers and bombs everywhere, you'll have to accompany me."
Jessica replied, "Then you have to let me settle Danielle first, then go home to pack and stuff. Where can I buy a bulletproof vest? Does the smoke from bombs hurt the eyes? Should I buy some protective goggles to wear?"
Gabriel smiled and said, "Sit tight."
Jessica's mind was still searching for memories of recent international news, thinking about which country was at war and where it could be considered a war zone.
As Gabriel finished his words, the black Bentley suddenly left the parking lot. It was only five, and it was not yet rush hour, so the traffic was smooth.
Despite being in the city center with strict speed limits, Gabriel's driving wasn't too fast to be considered racing, but it wasn't slow either.
It had to be admitted that his driving skills were steady even at a fast speed, and Jessica didn't feel any discomfort like motion sickness.
It wasn't until the black Bentley arrived at a nearby commercial street that Jessica glanced at the surroundings. Shortly after, the car parked in a spot opposite a meticulously designed store.
"Get out," Gabriel said.
"What are we doing?" Jessica asked.
Seeing that he had already unbuckled and gotten out of the car, she quickly followed suit, closing the door and looking back at the store in front of them.
It seemed to be a boutique with appointments, not a place that casually received customers.
Jessica looked puzzled, but Gabriel was already walking in and gave her a look that clearly indicated she should follow.
Perhaps because he had just come from the office and hadn't changed into his usual casual attire, he was still in his suit, exuding his usual calm and composed demeanor.
This was a commercial street with many passersby, all unable to resist glancing at them. However, he seemed oblivious to the surrounding gazes, completely unfazed, walking with long strides to the glass door of the store. Since she hadn't caught up, he glanced back at her before entering.
Jessica quickly adjusted her hat and hurried inside.
"Mr. Harriman, I heard it's your appointment. I almost couldn't believe it." The store manager personally came forward to greet them, his warm and friendly eyes shifting to Jessica. “And who is this young lady...?"
She looked somewhat familiar.
With their precise eyes and memories, she seemed to be a female star who had been trending frequently recently.
The store frequently interacted with top-tier female celebrities, so naturally, they were not too surprised; .
The only astonishment was the unexpected presence of a woman alongside Mr. Harriman.
Furthermore, it was Mr. Harriman who brought her here.
After mingling with many celebrities, they knew the do's and don'ts. The store manager's expression was appropriate. Although she was assessing Jessica, her gaze didn't make her uncomfortable.
"Go pick out a coat," Gabriel said to Jessica, his calm eyes already fixed on Jessica.
Surprised, Jessica stood next to him and whispered, "I don't need a coat. I have one at home, in the car, and at the studio."
As she leaned in to speak softly, they were already close.
Gabriel glanced at her and lifted the hat that was obstructing her view. Since the movement was sudden, Jessica's hair was loosely tied up with a hair tie, and the hat was suddenly removed, causing her hair to fall.
Jessica looked up at him, casually adjusting her hair in front and behind her shoulders, disregarding the hat incident. "Where are we really going that you're being so formal? And I just got out of the car, not feeling cold at all..." She just finished her sentence, which was followed by a sneeze.
There was a moment of silence in the air.
The store manager suppressed a smile beside them, then looked at Gabriel, realizing that the usually hard-to-see Mr. Harriman actually had an expression beyond his usual aloofness.
