The Tycoon's Secret Wife's Escape novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Gabriel’s frown deepened.

“Stop being ridiculous. Are you breaking up with me just because I agreed to the intimate scenes with Sabrina?” he asked, his voice tinged with exasperation.

I haven’t been comfortable with his relationship with Sabrina for a long time, and to be honest, she constantly nitpicks me when Gabriel isn’t around, her snide comments barely disguised as friendly banter. Since Sabrina is the main cast of this series, the crew is always on her side.

“Baby, come on. Don’t be too petty,” Gabriel pleaded, running a hand through his tousled dark hair. “You know I’m doing this for the fans. They’ve been supporting me for years, and they wanted to see me step out of my usual conservative roles. Besides, Leo told me that this project could help me get internationally recognized. This is just a scene. I won’t do anything that will harm our relationship.”

The thing is, his actions have already damaged our relationship beyond repair.

Gabriel reached out, his warm fingers intertwining with mine as he lifted my hand to his lips. I searched my feelings, and honestly, I couldn’t feel anything anymore.

I often gave in during situations like this, plastering on a smile and forcing myself to understand his perspective. But now, I feel like I’m tired, the weight of constant compromise bearing down on me.

Looking into his stormy green eyes, I insisted, “Gabriel, I’m serious. I want to break up.”

“Isa, don’t be unreasonable. I know you’re still angry…” he tried to console me. “We have a planned trip to Aspen, Colorado next weekend, right? The crisp mountain air, just the two of us…”

“Gabriel, next weekend is our supposed wedding,” I reminded him, my tone flat. His face remained calm, not a flicker of recognition passing across his features.

Sophia told me that Gabriel’s intimate scenes with Sabrina are

He paused for a moment but then smiled. “I know, baby. Leo has already booked the officiant for the wedding at the resort. It’ll just be the two of us for our ceremony. I’m excited to marry you.”

“We’ve postponed the wedding twice already. I hope it finally happens this time,” I said bitterly.

I could see the guilt flash across his face.

He was often called by the management of Golden Stage Entertainment–the agency that handles both of us. The first time Gabriel canceled the wedding, Leo, his talent manager, informed him that the management suddenly called him to explain the new project. The second time, Sabrina had a scandal, and the management wanted Gabriel to speak on her behalf, using his reputation to calm the media frenzy.

I wonder now what excuse he might have this time. It’s as if I’m already anticipating our trip to the secluded resort won’t push through again, the disappointment, a familiar ache in my chest.

I’m tired of waiting, loving him, and being second best in his career.

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Gabriel forced a smile and kissed my hand again. “I’m sure we’ll finally get married this time, babe. I promise.”

No longer wanting to argue with Gabriel, all that’s left is to wait for the day, preparing my heart for the inevitable disappointment.

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Sophia scratched the side of her head. She doesn’t like Gabriel for me because I can’t stand up for myself with my boyfriend. In truth, she was shocked when she found out that I was in a relationship with a famous actor.

“Does this mean you two reconciled, and he persuaded you to do his intimate scenes with Sabrina?”

“He already decided and signed a contract. There’s nothing more I can do about it,” I replied.

After changing into my casual clothes, Sophia informed me while reading a message on her phone.