Gabriel took Nicole into his mansion, so he would introduce her to his employees. He had ordered them to assemble in the living room.

He couldn’t believe he was doing this, after so many years of being alone. But, that isn’t the issue at the moment.

What got him worried is the consciousness that all this is fake. He wasn’t the type to do pretend. He hopes he doesn’t blow their cover.

He just wished he was strong enough to forget Ashley and move on with his life, rather than deceive himself and the people around him.

Nicole couldn’t believe her eyes, as she entered the mansion. It was more...