Chapter 71

Gabrielle deliberately raised her voice so the entire secretarial department could hear her. I saw Alicia's face twist with embarrassment as she stomped toward us in her heels. Before she could reach the office, Gabrielle quickly slammed the door shut and leaned against it, flashing me a mischievous grin. I shook my head, half amused. "When did you get so childish?" "I've always been this childish," she said proudly. "Those two jerks have been bullying you forever. I'm not just gonna sit and watch." I reached over and pinched her cheek. "You're the only one who's really on my side." I plopped down on the couch and flipped through my upcoming project schedule. "Why hasn't my resignation been approved yet?" Gabrielle sighed. "Jonathan's not planning to let you go. I heard he already gave HR instructions—they'll probably start pushing you to return to work soon." My face darkened. "What is he thinking? Keeping both me and Alicia close—what, does he want us to fight it out in front