For the first time in her life, Gabrielle felt like she was just a huge burden on others. Everyone who worked with her disliked her.
In the beginning, Jason had requested Jackson to train her, but Jackson had flatly refused. He never taught anyone, let alone a newcomer like Gabrielle.
Therefore, Jason had to train Gabrielle himself. And now, he had asked Gabrielle to become Jackson's assistant. Of course, Jackson was unwilling to accept this.
"What are you talking about? Gabrielle is my student. Don't be so rude. She is standing right here." Jason shot Jackson an unhappy glance. Jackson had never said anything good about anyone.
"I don't care how good your student is. I am clearly telling you that I won't comply with Michelle's order. You can deal with it by yourself. And I won't let Gabrielle be my assistant. If you want her to be an assistant, and handle Michelle's order yourself, I'm fine with it. I'm showing her enough kindness by agreeing to take her along to pick up Melissa." Jackson had always been a blunt and decisive man.
Anyway, he would never bother about other people's feelings. He spoke rudely even while speaking to Jason.
"If you really don't want to accept Michelle's order, you can make an appointment and discuss it with her. If you still decide to refuse after that, I won't force you. I'll handle everything myself with Gabrielle's assistance." Jason still hoped that Jackson would reconsider. After all, it was an excellent opportunity to design jewelry for Michelle.
"Then make an appointment. I will tell her no in person," Jackson said icily.
Jason smiled humorlessly. Gabrielle was not surprised by Jackson's words. She was contemplating if she should inform Michelle about this. Michelle, who had always been regarded as the apple of everyone's eyes, would be heartbroken when she heard she was disliked by Jackson.
It would be better to keep quiet about it for the present.
"Gabrielle, have you arranged your dress for when you pick up Melissa?" Jackson asked, turning his attention back to Gabrielle.
"Dress?" Gabrielle thought she was only here as an onlooker. She just wanted to see these two high-profile men facing each other off. When she was addressed directly, she was nonplussed.
"Gabrielle, it's a huge honor to be able to pick Melissa up. Aren't you serious about it? Are you going to wear such casual clothes when you greet her? It's a sign of disrespect to the teacher. If you are not interested in going, just tell me beforehand." Jackson's face contorted with disgust as his eyes swept over her.
Gabrielle felt a wave of unease wash over her at his comments over her dressing. She instinctively looked down at her clothes.
She had worn a white bubble sleeve shirt and a dark blue skirt. It was simple attire. 'Doesn't it look professional enough?' she wondered doubtfully.
Besides, she didn't intend to pick Melissa up dressed like this. After all, Melissa was like a goddess in her heart.
Obviously, she too wanted to dress up specially and look competent when she met her. It was very important for her to leave a good impression on the teacher she admired so much.
"I will prepare well." Gabrielle looked at him with a guilty conscience.
Jackson's sharp eyes made her feel a rush of guilt.
"So have you made the preparations properly?" Jackson looked at her indifferently and didn't believe her at all.
"Not yet..."
"I've told you this before Gabrielle. You don't take your work seriously at all. The teacher will be here in two days. You haven't got your clothes ready yet. You have even mentioned that she is your idol. Was that a joke?" Jackson said condescendingly.
Gabrielle was very upset when she heard this. 'He s
aid I don't respect Melissa, who is my idol. How can I not take this opportunity seriously?'
"She will be here in two days." Jackson looked at her stonily, making her stomach churn with nervousness.
"I know. Jason has sent me the flight information. I promise we won't be late," Gabrielle assured him seriously.
"Do you have anything else to do this afternoon?" Jackson looked at her and asked.
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