She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1217

Gabriel's heart practically did a backflip in his chest.

He cast a terrified glance at Preston, but the moment their eyes met, he instantly looked away.

He knew perfectly well that his guilty reaction would only confirm Preston's suspicions.

Yet, Gabriel couldn't control himself.

He simply didn't have the courage to meet his brother's gaze.

It wasn't just the fear of having his lies exposed.

Even if Preston hadn't seen through him, Gabriel felt as though his very soul was being x-rayed.

It was absolutely terrifying. Good lord, his brother was intense...

Clutching his chest, Gabriel felt like crying but lacked the tears.

He regretted it now.

He never should have asked Preston to join him for dinner tonight.

Preston watched Gabriel in silence, observing the frantic series of expressions flashing across his brother's face, and let out a helpless sigh.

"You went to see Elara Bennett..."

It was phrased as a question, but the tone was an absolute statement of fact. Hearing this, Gabriel instantly jumped out of his seat and clutched his head, wailing.

"God, how did you know that?"

Then, he quickly corrected himself.

"No, wait, of course you'd know. It'd be weirder if you didn't!"

"For heaven's sake, why can't I hide a single thing from you? Does that mean when I'm out getting laid..."

Before Gabriel could finish his unhinged rant, Preston's voice cut through the air, icy cold.

"Gabriel..."

Gabriel instantly slapped both hands over his own mouth.

Preston knew his brother perfectly well. Gabriel couldn't keep a secret to save his life.

He was deliberately rambling about nonsense, desperately hoping to change the subject and let the matter slide.

However...

Gabriel also knew that was completely impossible.

And Preston, naturally, knew exactly what Gabriel was thinking.

In truth, Preston had been aware of Gabriel's very first interaction with Elara.

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