Chapter 1709

"I'll go see Nate, then." Gabrielle said, not bothering to check the receptionist's reaction as she headed straight for the elevator. Once she reached the top floor, Tommy, who knew Gabrielle, greeted her respectfully. Gabrielle waved him off, indicating she wanted to explore on her own. She made her way to the CEO's office and, without knocking, pushed the door open. She saw Nathaniel was deeply engrossed in his work and purposely called out in a playful, exaggerated tone. "Nate…" Her voice shattered his concentration. He looked up to see Gabrielle seated across from him, shaking his head with a mix of amusement and exasperation as he closed his files. "What brought you here?" Gabrielle huffed, a hint of annoyance in her voice. "It's obviously about you and Mae! Nate, Mae chose to sleep in a separate room, and you have nothing to say about it? And what about that girl from the fishing village? I know about her. Are you really falling for her?" Nathaniel did not r