Jane turned to glare at Theo, who stood off to the side, clearly enjoying the scene. Her eyes were filled with disdain.

"Theo, don't think for a second that you've won. You know exactly how incompetent you are. There's no way the Wilkie Group will ever fall into your hands!" she hissed.

Theo's expression darkened briefly, then he chuckled. "Oh, you're capable, all right. So capable that partnering with Starlite nearly bankrupted the company, and those cheap tricks with Prospectus Technology landed you in jail. Not many people can boast that kind of talent."

Jane struggled to her feet, her face icy. "Once the Starlite project is completed, all those losses will be nothing. When that happens, the position of general manager will still be mine!"

Theo snorted. "Still dreaming, I see. The shareholders have made it crystal clear-they don't want you anywhere near the company. By the time the Starlite project wraps up, you'll have been completely sidelined.

"My advice? Take the monthly allowance Grandpa offered, stay home, and live the cushy life of a trophy wife. Leave the company out of your mess." "Shut up! You have no right to say that!" Jane screamed.

"Fine. Let's see who ends up with no right to speak." With that, Theo brushed past her and walked off.

Jane's eyes burned with anger, her heart seething with resentment.

She hated how, despite all her sleepless nights and tireless work for the Wilkie Group, she was now being cast aside like trash. She hated Pedro for turning against her and siding with the shareholders who demanded her removal.

When she finally limped back to her villa, Wendy gasped and rushed to support her. "Ms. Wilkie, what happened to your leg?"

"I'm fine. Where's Gabriel?" Jane asked.

She'd been locked up for two days, and Gabriel hadn't even shown up. So much for the man she'd chosen so carefully.

Wendy sighed. "He's been working overtime these past two days. He only comes back late at night."noveldrama

"Call him. Tell him to come back right now," Jane ordered.

"Of course, But first, let me help you inside. Your hands are freezing.

Take a warm bath and change

before you catch a cold," Wendy advised.

After settling Jane into the bathroom and drawing her a hot bath, Wendy went downstairs to make the call.

When Gabriel answered, his tone was cool. "Got it. I'll head back now."

By the time Gabriel returned, Jane had bathed, eaten, and was lounging on the sofa, watching TV.

"Jane, you're home," he greeted.

Jane glanced at him, her voice sharp. "I spent two days in jail, and you didn't even hire a lawyer or come visit me. Care to explain?"

"I was working overtime," Gabriel replied evenly. "Besides, you're the Wilkie Group's general manager This issue involved Prospectus Technology. I couldn't interfere."

She snorted. "How convenient. Gabriel, have I been too generous with you?"

Gabriel's smile disappeared, his expression turning cold. "Are you looking for a fight the moment you're back home?"

"You've failed as a husband. Shouldn't I hold you accountable?" Jane retorted.

Facing her glare, Gabriel suddenly laughed. He sat across from her and asked, Jane, remember the night of the bidding event when I tried to comfort you, and you slapped me?"

"So what?" Jane replied.

"At that moment, I told you I wanted a divorce. That hasn't changed. I'm done tolerating your tantrums," Gabriel said.