“How could you hit someone in public?”
“Call the police!”
Mrs. Winters shot Evelyn a furious glare before turning and walking away.
Security quickly came to help Evelyn up. She sat up, wiped away her tears, and a determined, resolute light flashed in her eyes—the kind that comes when you have nothing left to lose.
*
Inside the banquet hall.
Gabriel stepped out into the courtyard to take a call. When he finished, he didn’t rush back, instead staying behind for a cigarette.
He heard footsteps behind him. Crushing out his cigarette, he turned to see a young woman approaching.
The courtyard had a wooden railing and overlooked an artificial lake. The water flowed through decorative rocks, then into another section of the grounds. Water trickled down the rocks, filling the air with mist. With the shade from surrounding trees, the courtyard stayed pleasantly cool even in summer.
Sylvia leaned against the rail, picked up some fish food left for guests, and tossed it into the water. Instantly, dozens of bright red koi swam up, jostling for food.
“There were so many people toasting me inside, but since I can’t drink, I snuck out here to hide,” she said.
Gabriel replied, “You could just say no. You have that right.”
Sylvia tilted her head with a smile. “You should have someone look into Nash’s company. He’s honest, the company is well-run, and I’ve worked with him for years. I know him pretty well.”
“I’ve already sent someone,” Gabriel said.
Sylvia laughed softly. “I’m only trying to help you.”
Gabriel shot her a glance but said nothing.


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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I like how you are getting all the different love interest committed, thank you for the updates....
Hoping Manly have his own love story here, atleast a short one...
Emily has finally stood up for herself. Now with Charlie's support, her mother and sister in law will be as quiet as church mice....
Another epic ten updates... this is great! I'm sooo enjoying this. Thank you for the updates....
Thank you so much for the continuous updates......
This was soooooo sooooo good! I loved it! Thank you for the updates....
Then Melanie and Noreen will both understand that Emily is his wife, who he chooses and cares to be with. We’ve already had so much drama when Emily took off for three years hiding her pregnancy from Charlie. Emily has already confessed that the only man she loves is Kya father, which Charlie is. Now he needs to boldly claim the only woman he loves is Emily…I just had to add my two cents (he he he)....
Now Charlie needs to take Emily to the marriage office like Gabriel did with Sylvia . Reassure her that he will not take for granted. Thank you for the updates. I’m loving it....
May we please have updates. Thank you....
Wow.. finally they're married now. I thought there will be another separation....