Chapter 27. Fitting

As Max hurried inside, going up the stairs with the secretary, Gabriella wondered, "What do they want to talk about? Why do they avoid from me?" A few seconds later, she went in and followed the men.

Swallowing hard and holding the breath, Gabriella put her ear to the door.

"It's not like you, Max. Since when did you put work aside because of a woman?" Sebastian rebuked, successfully making the eavesdropper furrow her brows.

“Why are you bringing up Gabriella's problem again? That girl is my responsibility, Bas. She has suffered a lot because of me."

“But, you aren't the one who destroyed her house nor the one who deliberately took stimulants. She's not your responsibility."

There was a moment of silence, giving Gabriella a chance to digest the truth.

"So, the man is innocent?" the girl muttered with a faint sigh.

“Come on, Max! You're the first person who suspected her. But now, are you willing to bear the burden and jeopardize your