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.

rarely go down to the other floors, but if I'm needed to, Milly is always there spouting

Gabriel, I didn’t know she was your wife,” She

almost choking level. Did the stupid woman have a death wish? “Who the fuck are you to

didn’t need to shout or yell, but the intensity of his words was enough to produce the same outcome.

and at the ) realization she

Mr. W-Wood,” she I stammered, the words barely

the middle of the room. My hands

and

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

I expect her to be treated in the same manner you would treat my family. Anything said against her is a direct insult to me, going against her is akin to going against me. No one and I mean no one is

a collective murmur of agreement, before

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?”

it’s

in a brittle voice. “I didn't know she’s your