When She Stops Playing Nice by Hale Saxon
Chapter 412

Chapter 412

Reluctantly, Hannah followed Jabari’s advice, albeit with a heavy heart. Jabari looked at the door, now locked from the outside, before heading downstairs.

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In the early morning at the apartment, Gina woke up just as Gabriel finished dressing and preparing to head to work. He tiptoed, hoping not to disturb Gina, but he woke her anyway. With a slight hint of apology, Gabriel leaned down and kissed Gina. “Go back to sleep for a while longer. I’m off to the office,” he said softly.

“Okay,” Gina murmured in response.

Gabriel went to the bathroom, and just as he left, his phone on the bedside table started ringing. Feeling her drowsiness dissipate, Gina glanced at the caller ID-it was David calling, Given the early hour, Gina figured it must be urgent and decided to answer on Gabriel’s behalf On the other end of the line, David sounded genuinely concerned. “Mr. Jackson, MIC Couture Bridal Company just informed us that the entire team of designers who were supposed to customize your and Miss Miller’s wedding suits and gowns has been intercepted and taken away by the royalty of Mosnioca. Therefore, the designs may be delayed. Also, there’s an important shareholder meeting in one hour.” David first briefed Gabriel about the issue with the design team and then proceeded to discuss Gabriel’s schedule for the day

After listening quietly to David’s briefing, Gina asked, “Is his schedule packed today?” After a moment’s pause, Gina added thoughtfully, “No, scratch that. I should say his schedule is always packed, every day.”

Hearing Gina’s voice, David sounded somewhat surprised. “Miss… Miss Miller? Is Mr. Jackson still asleep?”

“No, he’s not. He went to

o the bathroom,” Gina replied. Gabriel was having a shower.

“Okay, then. I’ll wait for Mr. Jackson to return before reporting the assets to him again,” David sad.

Gipa glanced in the direction of the bathroom and lowered her voice. “You don’t need to tell him about the situation at MIC for now. I’ll handle it,” she

said.

David hesitated for a moment. “Is that so? But wouldn’t it be better to let Mr. Jackson know? Perhaps it would lead to a quicker resolution, Miss Miller?”

Gina responded calmly, “I can handle the issue better and faster. I know people in the Mosnioca royal family.”

‘Wow, impressive! Miss Miller has some impressive connections, David exclaimed in his mind.

“Okay, Miss Miller, I understand,” David replied, gathering his thoughts,

“Okay,” Gina replied. She didn’t want Gabriel to be too burdened. After all, he had taken charge of most of the engagement arrangements and even insisted on covering all expenses for the engagement banquet. So, she decided to lend a hand. Gabriel emerged from the bathroom shortly after, and Gina handed him the phone. “Your call,” she said.

Gabriel smiled as he took the phone and answered the call. “Alright, I understand,” he said. After hanging up the phone, Gabriel reluctantly bid Gina farewell. “I’m off to the office.”

Gina nodded, and after Gabriel had left, she received detailed information from David.

David: The top design team from MIC has been forcefully taken by the noble Stuart Comte family of Mosnioca, as their eldest son, Daniel Stuart, is getting married.]

Gina thought, ‘Daniel Stuart? That name soundy familiar.’

David quickly followed up with detailed information about Daniel and his family.

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Gina confirmed the information. It’s the same Daniel who once expressed love at first sight for her within the Mosnioca Palace but was rejected. Initially. he was a potential match for Princess Lisa, but after she dismissed the idea, Daniel swiftly found another partner and is now getting married. Moreover, his family forcefully took away the design team that was supposed to assist her and Gabriel with their wedding suits and gowns. Indeed, it’s quite

unfortunate.

Gina, having grasped the situation, promptly called Lisa. To her surprise, the call was immediately connected despite being an international long- distance call. “Lisa, I’m sorry to bother you out of the blue,” she said.

Sometimes, it was necessary to leverage one’s connections when needed. Gina disliked owing favors, as she was accustomed to being independent and avoided trouble. But now, her mindset has changed. As long as she was capable of repaying the favor, owing one or two wasn’t a big deal anymore.

Lisa smiled. “Gina, you know what? I’m afraid you won’t bother me enough.”

Gina also got straight to the point. “Miss Lisa, I’d like to ask for your help with something.”

They had initially arranged with the top design team from MIC to create their engagement outfits. However, Daniel’s family forcefully took the entire design team to Mosnioca to design the attire for Daniel’s wedding. With this delay, she and Gabriel couldn’t wear their outfits before the engagement banquet.

“So, it’s just a small favor. Okay, I got it. I’ll take care of it right away,” Lisa said in a relaxed tone. “I’ll call you back shortly.”

“Okay, thank you,” Gina said, feeling relieved as she awaited Lisa’s response.

While waiting, she got up, freshened up, and walked to the kitchen, intending to have a glass of water. There, she noticed a note on the microwave left by Gabriel [There’s a sandwich inside. Heat it before eating ] He also had the milk he had poured and the sliced fruits he had prepared on the table. Gina peeled off the note, smiling knowingly.

Gina sat down and leisurely enjoyed her breakfast. Before she could finish, Lisa called back.

“Gina…” Lisa hesitated, clearly struggling to replace the right words.

“Did it not work out?” Gina accepted it calmly. Her first instinct was to rely on her connections to solve the problem efficiently. If that didn’twork, she would replace another solution.

“It’s not that it didn’t work out,” Lisa sounded awkward. As a princess, she found it embarrassing that she couldn’t influence a count. She had assured Gina earlier that she could help, but the outcome was almost the same as if she hadn’t. The design team from MIC was fercibly “invited” away by Daniel’s father, Ander Stuart. So, Lisa had just contacted Ander directly. Of course, Ander made concessions, considering Lisa’s status.

“He said he’s particularly fond of a painting master’s work. If he could have that master come and create a painting in person for his collection, he would allow the top design team from MIC to return to Shyran and fulfill the previously agreed-upon orders.”

“Painting master? Who’s that?” Gina pondered, considering the renowned painting masters she was familiar with across various fields.

“It seems to be someone called Gena,” Lisa said.

Gina was speechless.

Lisa asked with concern, “What’s wrong? I just checked. Ms. Gena doesn’t appear publicly, and her paintings are not for sale. They are only gifted to those with fate. It’s purely a matter of luck to have one. So, getting her to agree to this won’t be easy, right? Don’t worry. I’ll help you replace her wherever she is,

no matter how far.”