Chapter 204
“Congratulations, brother,” Gabriel’s voice came through the phone, warm and calm. “I heard your wedding is next week.”
Carl stopped pacing for a second, then continued walking slowly across the large office. The floor-to-ceiling windows showed the city outside, but his mind was far from the view. Too much had happened in the past two weeks, and work had suddenly become heavy on his shoulders.
“Yes,” Carl replied, running a hand through his hair. “But we have a bigger problem right now. Father is dealing with too many things, and he can’t help much.”
Gabriel sensed the tension in his brother’s voice. “What is the problem?” he asked.
“Money is missing,” Carl said honestly. “Someone is stealing from the company. The good thing is that the account that was compromised has been blocked.”
Carl stopped pacing and leaned against the desk. His free hand swept his hair backward again. He felt lost. Office work was not his world. He was an actor, a man who lived in front of cameras, scripts, and lights. Numbers, files, and security reports drained him.
“Which account?” Gabriel asked. His voice was calm and controlled, giving nothing away.”The Wyndham third-party account,” Carl answered.
There was a short pause on the line.
“Alright,” Gabriel finally said. “I will look into it. It was long overdue for us to change our cyber security system.
We can’t afford to lose customers’ data. If that happens, the company could shut down.”
Carl sighed in relief. “Thank you.”
“I will go to the Nether-Kingdom immediately,” Gabriel added.
. “This is an emergency.”
“Alright, brother,” Carl said. “Take care of yourself. I honestly don’t know how you survived in this office before.”
Carl let out a short laugh, but it carried stress.
Gabriel chuckled softly. “Don’t worry. Once everything is settled, I will handle things properly. Just don’t touch what you don’t understand.”
“I get it,” Carl replied quickly. “Take care of yourself.”
“You too,” Gabriel said, and the call ended.
Gabriel did not waste time. He dialed another number immediately.
“Get me the best security company,” he said firmly. “As soon as possible. And once that is done, get the jet ready.”He hung up and leaned back slightly, releasing a slow breath.
Company security was not something to joke with. If someone could break through their current system, then it meant the company was already exposed. It was a warning. A dangerous one.
His thoughts were suddenly interrupted.
“Don’t tell me you’re leaving me here?”
Isla’s soft voice broke through his mind.
Gabriel turned around.
She stood by the bedroom door, looking at him. She was wearing a pink, loose round-neck shirt that reached her mid-thigh. Her baby bump pushed gently against the fabric, noticeable now, beautiful and real.
His expression softened immediately.
His eyes slowly traveled from her face to her belly, then down to her bare legs. A small smile touched his lips.
“How I wish you could leave with me,” he said gently. “I would have taken you along.”
He knew it would be hard for her to stay alone in the penthouse. Yes, armed men guarded the place day and night, but safety did not replace companionship.
Loneliness could be heavier than fear.He stepped closer to her, closing the distance.
Isla’s face tightened. Her eyes dimmed slightly, and sadness flickered across her expression.
“What is so important that you have to leave?” she asked quietly. Her hands curled into fists by her sides.
Gabriel noticed her anger immediately. His gaze dropped to her hands, and his smile softened further. He gently took her hands in his, lifting them and pressing a soft kiss to her knuckles.
“It’s about the company’s cyber security,” he explained patiently. “We need a new firm to handle it. It’s very important.”
Isla blinked slowly. “Why?” she whispered.
“Someone broke into a third-party account,” Gabriel said.
That account used to be the company’s main account years ago. But after my grandfather died, I moved the funds to a secret account. This breach is a warning.”
Isla nodded slowly, understanding the danger.
Still, she did not smile.
She stepped closer and wrapped her arms around his neck, holding him tightly, as if afraid he might disappear the moment she let go.
Gabriel chuckled softly, resting his forehead against hers.If it were up to him, he would not leave her at all. But it was risky. Too risky. If she was not pregnant, he might have disguised her and taken her along. The thought made him smile faintly.
“What do you want, my love?” he whispered against her neck.
Her voice was barely audible. “I want you to make love to me before you leave.”
He paused, surprised, then smiled.
“Is that all you want?” he teased gently.
“Yes,” she said, nodding. “T’ll be fine. Just promise me you won’t take long.”
He cupped her face tenderly. “I promise. I’ll be back before you know it.”
Her lips curved into a soft smile. She leaned forward and kissed him. Gabriel responded immediately, deepening the kiss with warmth and longing.
He slid his hands to her waist and lifted her slightly. She gasped softly and wrapped her legs around his waist without thinking.
“Let me pleasure my wife,” he whispered into her ear.
Isla giggled softly, resting her forehead against his.
He carried her toward the bed carefully, gently, as if shewere made of glass. He laid her down slowly, his movements full of love and restraint.
“Now, spread your legs, my love,”
It wasn’t a request, it was a command.
And just like that, she did exactly as she was told.