She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 772

"Gabriel isn't like that," Melanie couldn't help but defend him.

Everett froze, staring at her in shock.

"You're actually defending him? Don't tell me you broke up with Preston just to move on to Gabriel. What, do you just have a thing for the Whitmore name?"

Irritated by Nathaniel's sarcastic jab, Melanie rolled her eyes, turned on her heel, and walked straight out of the office.

Everett immediately chased after her.

"Melanie... Melanie!"

He stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

"That Vice President from Stellaris... I hear he has a ton of women. He's the type who sleeps around and then just pays them off when they get clingy... If you're feeling lonely after breaking up with Preston, you could choose—"

Before Everett could say the word "me," Melanie cut him off.

"Everett, you're misunderstanding the situation. This trending topic is nothing but a rumor. I'll contact Stellaris to handle it."

With that, she turned and walked away.

Everett watched her receding figure, a profound sense of loss washing over him.

He had worked so hard to become successful. He had earned Nathaniel's trust and respect. Yet, Melanie still wouldn't even look at him.

Stellaris Design Studio.

Sitting in her office, Leila Langley stared at the rapidly escalating scandal on her computer screen, a smug smile plastered across her face.

Thank god she had glanced back at Melanie and Gabriel one last time while being thrown out of the Michelin restaurant last night. She had managed to catch the exact moment Gabriel grabbed Melanie's hands.

Quick on the draw, she had snapped a photo on her phone.

"Hmph. That's what you get for messing with me," Leila sneered viciously.

She already despised Melanie.

Mainly because Melanie was Dominic's ex-wife.

The jewelry design industry was cutthroat, and Leila had zero interest in slaving away as an unknown designer for some corporate brand.

She wanted to become a famous designer for a luxury house.

Or better yet, launch her own original brand.

Yet... her designs had never gained traction in the mainstream market or elite circles.

She had heard a little about Dominic's past.

While she wasn't part of high society, she was desperate to break into it, so she paid close attention to its major players.

The Hale family had once been at the top of the food chain.

Even more powerful than the Lockridges at their peak.

But the family had been destroyed—allegedly at the hands of Dominic's ex-wife.

Normally, a disgraced heir from a bankrupt family wouldn't have merited a second glance from Leila.

But Dominic was different.

Despite hitting rock bottom, he had miraculously transformed into Holden's savior. Holden had legally adopted him as his grandson, placing immense trust and power in his hands.

Leila realized instantly—

This was her golden ticket.

Dominic was divorced and currently single.

Having just crawled out of the abyss, he was bound to be desperate for a woman by his side.