Chapter 45

Emma pressed her lips into a thin line, her expression calm. "I'll think about it." Gabriel didn't rush her for an answer. Instead, after dropping her off at home, the warmth in his expression disappeared entirely. His gaze sharpened as he pulled out his phone and questioned, "Has the surveillance footage been restored?" Within moments, a reply came through, along with the recovered footage. Gabriel played the video. The figure in the footage moved quickly, taking great care to remain hidden. But even with the disguise, Gabriel recognized Samantha instantly. His eyes darkened dangerously. His jaw tightened, making the sharp angles of his face even more pronounced. His lips pressed into a firm, cold line. Without hesitation, he forwarded the surveillance video to Emma's advisor. Rachel's eyes widened the moment she saw Gabriel's message. Emma was the target of vicious rumors at the university, and Gabriel was the one stepping in to clear things up! Then, as soon as she spotted