Jane's expression shifted as she asked, "Why the sudden decision?"

"The gaming company's been sold, and the Wilkie Group isn't out of the woods yet. Grandpa likely won't assign me to a new role anytime soon, and I can't keep living off you. I might as well look for a new job," Gabriel replied.

Seeing the seriousness in his eyes, Jane hesitated. "Let's talk about it when I get back. Grandpa might have other plans for you."

Gabriel crouched in front of her, looking up into her eyes. His voice was gentle, almost pleading. "Jane, I don't want to rely on Grandpa anymore. When we first got married, I didn't want to work for the Wilkies at all. But I couldn't say no to him back then, and one year turned into several. "Now that the gaming company is gone, I want to forge my own path. And more than that, I hate that I couldn't help you during this crisis. It's been eating at me.

"If I have my own career, maybe I can create opportunities to support you. Don't you think so?"

Jane was momentarily moved by his sincerity. She did need a partner who could support her now-not a man with nothing like Gabriel.

She nodded. "Alright, just don't overwork yourself."

"Don't worry. I've got this," Gabriel answered.

The next morning...

Gabriel drove Jane to the airport before heading straight to Starlite.

As soon as he stepped into Shane's office, Shane immediately stood upon seeing him. "Mr. Hackett, what brings you here?"

Shane's tone was full of deference-an attitude starkly different from how he acted toward Jane.

Gabriel walked over and sat down in Shane's chair, his demeanor calm and composed. "How's the gaming company?"

"Mr. Hackett, it's running as usual, just under a different name. If you'd like, I can have the legal team make the necessary changes today," Shane informed him.

"No need," Gabriel said. "Let's hold off on that. But keep a close watch on the company. I don't want any unexpected problems right now."

Shane nodded hastily. "Understood, sir. I assure you, everything is under control. Give it a month, and the Wilkie Group will change its name to Hackett."

As he spoke, his head was lowered. He didn't dare meet Gabriel's eyes.

No one knew that Gabriel was the boss behind Starlite Enterprise and Nyce Tech, He had been staying low all these years, enough that Shane almost thought he was planning to spend the rest of his life under the Wilkies.

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Shane didn't expect Gabriel to start attacking the Wilkies a little more than a month ago. He didn't dare ask, merely following Gabriel's instructions.

"Good," Gabriel said, his tone icy.

"Jane's out scouting for new

suppliers today. When she finds one, you know what to do with the amusement park project."

"Of course, Mr. Hackett," Shane replied.

Gabriel left after reviewing Starlite's latest financial reports.

Watching Gabriel's car disappear, Shane wiped the sweat from his brow. He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Jane.

She was working tirelessly to save her family business, completely unaware that the man she shared her bed with was orchestrating its downfall. At Prospectus Technology...

Spencer knocked and entered Damon's office with a folder in hand.

"Mr. Sumner, we've confirmed that something's off with Starlite Enterprise. Their amusement park project is nothing but smoke and mirrors.

"They don't even own the land yet, but they've already taken hundreds of millions from the Wilkie Group," he reported.noveldrama