Chapter 255 Will the Sugar Daddy Eat People?
The executives of the Harriman Group were so shocked that they could hardly close their mouths. If it weren't for being in the company conference room and Gabriel being on the other side of the video, those high-ranking officials, who usually focus solely on their work, would have gathered to gossip about this explosive news.
Gabriel actually had a woman in his room!
Who could believe that?
Could it be that something unexpected really happened to Gabriel? Although the lady quickly avoided the camera just now, she still seemed a bit familiar.
One executive remembered his daughter watching a TV show on her iPad last night. There was a very beautiful actress in it; could it be the same lady?
Jessica didn't expect the group of suited men on the other side of the video to misunderstand because of Gabriel's seemingly indifferent statement. Instinctively, she reached out to press the small hole of the microphone above the laptop keyboard, cutting off the sound from her side, and said, "The fever has gone down now, and I feel much better. The body needs to move around a bit; lying down all the time makes my back sore. I just peeled a grapefruit, you should have some, too."
Gabriel glanced at the plate of fruit, the red grapefruit segments peeled clean by her.
"Okay, just leave it there, I'll eat it later."
"Then you get back to work. I didn't realize the camera was facing the study door just now. If there's any misunderstanding, you can explain it. I'm heading out," Jessica said, diverting her gaze from the curious eyes on the computer screen and quickly turning turned to leave.
Gabriel was indeed busy and didn't keep her. He casually picked up a piece of grapefruit and tasted it, then glanced at the screen with various curious eyes. "Why are you all standing there? Continue."
The executives on the other side of the screen were silent.
Gabriel seemed to be in a good mood?
The atmosphere of the meeting inexplicably became more relaxed. Gabriel didn't show much emotion, maintaining his usual calm demeanor, and remained as meticulous as ever.
However, Gabriel, who was always disciplined and rarely took calls during meetings, was now occasionally eating a piece of grapefruit while conducting the meeting.
This scene could go down in Harriman Group's history.
Jessica sat back in the living room, picked up her phone, and saw the chat records in their small group of three, smiling unconsciously.
Zoey: [Jessica has been disappearing a lot lately. My poor heart can't take it. Is heart disease considered a work injury? @Mackenzie]
Mackenzie: [What?]
Mackenzie: [Disappearing? Wasn’t she taken away by her sugar daddy?]
Zoey: [Who knows if the sugar daddy might eat her up.]
Mackenzie: [It's a pity the news from last night's celebration party was suppressed. I wanted everyone to feel the sweetness of love.]
Zoey: [Yeah, I thought Jessica would be trending today, but it's been so quiet.]
Mackenzie: [If Trinity dares to spread bad news, Mr. Harriman won't suppress it. He chose to keep it low-key to protect Jessica from becoming a target. Mr. Harriman already proposed in public; he's not afraid of Trinity using Mr. Chloe's matter to smear Jessica. Jessica is pursued by Mr. Harriman; so how could Keegan have the chance to get close to her?]
Zoey: [@Jessica, when are you and Mr. Harriman going public? Can I get some wedding candy soon?]
Mackenzie: [@Jessica, when are you marrying into the Harriman family? We can walk sideways outside then, right?]
Jessica replied with her phone.
Jessica: [@Mackenzie, you used to call him a gigolo.]
Jessica: [@Zoey, didn't you say I shouldn't date while I'm on the rise?]
Mackenzie: [That was a misunderstanding. Mr. Harriman is such a perfect man, I knew he was extraordinary just by seeing his silhouette. Didn't I praise him back then?]
Zoey: [Dating depends on the person. That's Gabriel!]
Zoey then sent three consecutive messages.
[That's Gabriel!]
[That's Gabriel!=]
[That's Gabriel!=]
Jessica was speechless.
Mackenzie: [@Jessica, what happened yesterday? Did you catch a cold? Have a fever? Seen a doctor?]
Jessica: [Yeah.]
Mackenzie: [Did Mr. Harriman take you to the hospital?]
Jessica: [Yeah, I'm at his place now.]
Mackenzie: [What?]
Zoey: [What?]
Mackenzie: [Posting intimate pictures in the group without warning, red card warning. Next time, you'll be kicked out.]
Zoey: [Exactly!]
Jessica raised an eyebrow and suddenly took a rare selfie. In the selfie, she had a towel wrapped around her head and was wearing her pajamas, looking comfortable and much better than yesterday.
She just wanted them to know she was in good condition, so she posted the selfie in the group.
Jessica: [(photo)]
Mackenzie and Zoey were silent for a few seconds before Jessica suddenly received a notification.
[You have been removed from the group chat.]
Jessica was dumbfounded.
Shortly after she was kicked out, the group admin added her back.
Back in the group, Jessica angrily asked.
Jessica: [Why did you kick me? It's my first selfie! Is it that unbearable?]
Mackenzie: [Even though you have Gabriel as your golden support, making my work easier and allowing me to walk sideways, flaunting your romance is unbearable!]
Zoey: [Exactly!]
Jessica: [How did I flaunt my romance?]
Mackenzie: [Your lips are very red, obviously kissed.]
Zoey repeated: [Exactly!]
Jessica was silent.
She quickly opened the selfie camera to check her face.
Was it that obvious?
Her lips usually looked good, and they were a bit red from the fever. How did they see she was kissed?
She stared at her reflection for a long time, still not understanding.
She reopened WhatsApp to check the group.
Mackenzie: [She's not talking. As expected.]
Zoey: [She probably not only got kissed, they even had sex!]
Zoey: [But Jessica is still sick. Mr. Harriman isn't being considerate! Jessica, are you okay? Can you still get out of bed? @Jessica]
Mackenzie: [Men, right? Our little Jessica looked so pitiful yesterday. Even I couldn't resist. If you really can't get out of bed, I'll give you two more days off. After all, Donna is still on leave. Two leading ladies on break is fair. @Jessica]
Jessica: [I'm at Gabriel's place. He might see my phone anytime. Are you sure you want to continue this conversation?]
Mackenzie retracted a message
Zoey retracted two messages
Jessica found it amusing.
This trick worked well.
At least the following conversation was very positive and harmonious, no longer revolving around whether Jessica could get out of bed.
