Chapter 146 Was She Exposed?

Gabriel's car screeched to a halt outside Marlene's residence. Behind him, Roman and a group of bodyguards followed in tight formation, their faces grim, and the air around them sharp with tension. A loud crash shattered the stillness inside the residence as Gabriel kicked open the heavy wooden door. Inside, Marlene was draped in a silk robe and wearing a face mask. She jerked in fright and nearly dropped the cream from her fingers. She frowned and stormed out of her room, ready to scold whoever had dared disturb her peace. However, when she saw the man standing by the doorway, her tone instantly shifted. "Oh my, Gabriel," she exclaimed with a nervous laugh, hurrying over to him as she spoke. "What a surprise. You should have called ahead so I could prepare something for you." But Gabriel ignored her flattery. His eyes, cold and sharp as glass, swept across the living room. "Where's Vivian?" Marlene froze for a moment. Gabriel had never come looking for Vivian before. Did her d