Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0425

[“Wife?” Milly repeats the words as if she I just can’t comprehend them.

“Did I stutter?” Gabriel asks with an edge to his tone.

The whole room was now silent. Everyone who had been murmuring and pointing at me was now staring at the ground.

I really didn’t need Gabriel fighting my battles for me. I’ve grown a long way from the insecure and timid girl that would allow people to walk all over her.

That being said, it doesn’t mean that I don’t like how he came to my defense.

Milly was trembling. Like full body shakes. Her body was still and fear was etched on her face. For the first time since I came to work here, she didn’t look like the arrogant woman I was used to.

With the way she carried herself, you would think that she owned the damn company. She bosses others around, she’s rude and malicious, always treating others especially women like they were I beneath her or something.

I'm needed to, Milly is always there spouting nonsense and treating me

she was your wife,”

stupid woman have a death wish? “Who

or yell, but the intensity of his words was enough to produce

at his harsh tone and at the ) realization she just called her boss by his

I stammered, the words barely leaving her

my hand and moves us to the middle of the room. My hands clench his as I start to get

on us and I

make an official introduction,” Gabriel’s voice resonates through the room. “This is my wife, Harper Wood.” He waits a few seconds for his words to sink in

is a direct insult to me, going against her is akin to going against me. No one and I mean no one is allowed to bully hero I swear you'll have

murmur of agreement,

that not everyone is here, but spread the fucking word,” Gabriel continues, before turning his chilling stare to Milly. “As for you, who do you think you are to try and embarrass my wife?” Milly folds more to herself if that’s even possible. She looks so

now, it’s almost

mean it, Mr. Wood,” she whispers in a brittle voice. “I didn't know she’s your wife.”