Chapter 46

When Samantha insulted her, Emma felt nothing. Not even the slightest ripple of emotion stirred within her. But when Gabriel suddenly appeared and openly defended her in front of everyone, a faint blush crept up her face. Even her ears slowly turned red. Gabriel's sharp gaze swept over the crowd, his voice laced with cold authority. "Who said she isn't good enough for me?" Samantha stiffened, a shiver running down her spine. She looked at Gabriel, her eyes flashing with resentment and unwillingness. "Gabriel, don't let her fool you. She's only after your money, or worse, your body. I can see right through women like her." For a moment, silence hung in the air. But instead of hesitation, an overwhelming pressure settled over the crowd, thick and suffocating. Even Samantha instinctively clenched the fabric of her clothes, her heart pounding as tension coiled tight in her chest. Seeing Gabriel's unwavering stance, a pang of hurt flashed through Samantha's heart. She had chased afte