Chapter 11

Third-Person Pov

Gabrielle and Gabriella arrived simultaneously, their interaction filled with tension as Gabrielle shot disdainful glances at her sister. In contrast, Gabriella remained composed, her hands intertwined with Martin's as he proudly paraded her around, adorned in an exquisite ensemble.

Martin couldn't recall the last time he'd seen his friend put in such effort to look stunning, and he felt honored to accompany her for the evening.

Approaching them, Fabian, accompanied by his girlfriend Mia, couldn't conceal his flirtatious remarks as he admired his co-worker's appearance. "Ella, are you attempting to seduce me?" he teased, embracing her tightly, much to Mia's irritation. She masked her vexation, feigning admiration for Ella, although her true feelings were evident.

Mia mentally counted the seconds of Fabian's lingering hug, finally pulling away after it exceeded ten seconds. This action perplexed bot