Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 960

Jane's expression shifted as she asked, "Why the sudden decision?"

"The gaming company's been sold, and the Wilkie Group isn't out of the woods yet. Grandpa likely won't assign me to a new role anytime soon, and I can't keep living off you. I might as well look for a new job," Gabriel replied.

Seeing the seriousness in his eyes, Jane hesitated. "Let's talk about it when I get back. Grandpa might have other plans for you."

Gabriel crouched in front of her, looking up into her eyes. His voice was gentle, almost pleading. "Jane, I don't want to rely on Grandpa anymore. When we first got married, I didn't want to work for the Wilkies at all. But I couldn't say no to him back then, and one year turned into several.

"Now that the gaming company is gone, I want to forge my own path. And more than that, I hate that I couldn't help you during this crisis. It's been eating at me.

"If I have my own career, maybe I can create opportunities to support you. Don't you think so?"

Jane was momentarily moved by his sincerity. She did need a partner who could support her now—not a man with nothing like Gabriel.

She nodded. "Alright, just don't overwork yourself."

"Don't worry. I've got this," Gabriel answered.

The next morning…

Gabriel drove Jane to the airport before heading straight to Starlite.

As soon as he stepped into Shane's office, Shane immediately stood upon seeing him. "Mr. Hackett, what brings you here?"

Shane's tone was full of deference—an attitude starkly different from how he acted toward Jane.

Gabriel walked over and sat down in Shane's chair, his demeanor calm and composed. "How's the gaming company?"

Gabriel left after reviewing Starlite's latest financial reports.

Watching Gabriel's car disappear, Shane wiped the sweat from his brow. He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Jane.

She was working tirelessly to save her family business, completely unaware that the man she shared her bed with was orchestrating its downfall.

At Prospectus Technology…

Spencer knocked and entered Damon's office with a folder in hand.

"Mr. Sumner, we've confirmed that something's off with Starlite Enterprise. Their amusement park project is nothing but smoke and mirrors.

"They don't even own the land yet, but they've already taken hundreds of millions from the Wilkie Group," he reported.