After hanging up, Gabrielle's heart sank. She sat there feeling worried.
"What's wrong?" asked Westley.
He remembered what Jackson said.
Westley thought that meeting Melissa must have made Gabrielle uncomfortable.
But he was surprised to hear that Gabrielle had always been a fan of her.
The Morris family and the Walker family from Ensfield had had some issues in the past. Then, Melissa was married into the Walker family.
She belonged to the other side now.
But the feud was between these two clans and their main family members.
Gabrielle and Melissa were daughters-in-law of each family, affiliated only by marriage, so it should spare them from all the conflict.
Westley didn't mind them getting along, as long as Melissa meant his wife no harm.
Moreover, Melissa might be able to help Gabrielle with her career in the future.
"Jackson said that Melissa wanted to see me. Can you drive me to the Champs Hotel?" Gabrielle asked hesitantly.
Melissa wanted to meet her out of the blue and she didn't know why. It was making her anxious.
"Of course. Did she say why?" Westley asked, worried.
After all, Melissa was a big shot in the jewelry design industry, and Gabrielle was totally a newcomer. Why would she want to see Gabrielle for no reason?
Westley was confused.
Melissa wasn't the easiest person to get along with. She had always been exclusive about her clientele.
She was selective of her customers.
She would choose who she would deal with and not the other way around.
Perhaps she had recognized Gabrielle's talent. Still, it was strange.
"Jackson didn't say anything. I guess I'll find out when I get there," Gabrielle replied.
She didn't mind going.
It was just that Jackson's cold and unfriendly tone always made her feel uneasy.
"Well, don't be too nervous. Whatever it is, you'll do great." Westley smiled, patting Gabrielle on the head.
The small gesture offered her relief.
"Westley, thank you for always believing in me," Gabrielle said softly.
Hearing this, Westley chuckled. "You know, you're better than you give yourself credit for. I'm sure Melissa wanted to see you to discuss some business opportunities. That's how talented you are."
Westley always knew how to calm her down.
"I know. Thank you. I guess I was overthinking things again."
"Relax. You're the greatest." Westley's praises rained nonstop.
Gabrielle thought that he had gotten even better with his compliments. "Were you always a natural with w
ords, Westley? It's no wonder you're popular with women."
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