Sorry My Step-Uncle, I'm Not Your Backup Plan novel Chapter 57

Rachel spent the entire day in Gabriella's office, begging. She'd tried every approach, but Gabriella wouldn't withdraw the case.

"Please, Miss Rodriguez," she was nearly on her knees. "Show mercy. A criminal record would end my legal career!"

"I'll do anything - be your servant!"

Gabriella regarded her coldly. "Not interested."

"There are plenty of careers out there," Gabriella patted Rachel's shoulder with mock sympathy. "Best of luck finding a new one!"

At day's end, Gabriella left with her colleagues. Suddenly, one grabbed her sleeve.

"Look at that gorgeous man!" she whispered excitedly.

Gabriella followed their gaze and stopped. Asher stood by his car, the autumn evening light softening his sharp features. His black coat fit his tall frame perfectly.

As if sensing her, he turned, their eyes meeting. He ended his call and walked over.

Her colleagues whispered excitedly.

"He's coming this way!"

"I should have worn makeup!"

"As if we'd have a chance anyway..."

Asher reached Gabriella, his deep voice warm. "Alex is hosting dinner. Victoria and Charlotte are there. Shall we join them?"

Her colleagues gasped at their obvious intimacy.

"This is my fiancé," Gabriella smiled, enjoying their shocked expressions.

The gossip had painted her "sugar daddy" as some unattractive older man. Yet here stood Asher, nearly six feet tall, more handsome than any actor, not even the young version of Leonardo DiCaprio.

Their previous assumptions crumbled as they offered congratulations, thoroughly chastened by reality.

In the private dining room, Gabriella told Asher about the office gossip.

"Know why they were so shocked to see you?" she smiled. "They'd convinced themselves my 'sugar daddy' was some unattractive older man."

Asher's eyes turned dangerous. "They spread rumors about you?"

"Don't worry, I handled it," Gabriella said calmly.

"They dared spread such lies?" Alex exclaimed. "Little sister, why didn't you tell us?"