All the while during the drive, my face remained tense, my mood foul; I didn't even attempt to speak.

If only he had supported me earlier, investing in the Starlite project with funds from his gaming company, the Wilkie Group wouldn't be in such a dire situation now. Deep down, I resented him for it.

However, Gabriel did not notice my anger. His driving was silent, with no consoling words whatsoever.

When I finally arrived at the company, I couldn't hold back any longer. As I stepped out of the car, I called after him, "Gabriel, aren't I going to say anything to me?"

That was odd, because although we...