CHAPTER 253
Chapter 253
Three minutester, Gina arrived at the reception room.
Ashley was facing away from the door. She heard footsteps approaching and prepared to meet the
founder in the best possible condition. After all, it was her favorite jewelry brand, and she was
curious about the founder’s identity.
As Gina approached Ashley, Michael spoke up. “Miss Jackson, this is the founder of Quaria, Miss
Gina Miller.
Ashley was about to introduce herself when she heard Gina’s name, which felt like a bolt from the
blue. She widened her eyes in disbelief and turned abruptly. “Y-You’re the founder of Quaria? How
is that possible? I don’t believe it! How old are you? Quaria has been established for six years
already. Are you both trying to deceive me?”
Gina said calmly. “Quaria was founded by me when I was fifteen. Is there a problem with that?”
Ashley was stunned and couldn’t find words to respond for a moment. Finally, she said, “I don’t
believe it!” Ashley couldn’t ept this and continued believing that Michael and Gina were ying a
trick on her.
Gina said calmly, “If you don’t believe it, then so be it.”
Ashley felt like a weight was pressing down on her chest. “You need to provide some convincing
evidence! Otherwise, how can I believe that you’re the founder of Quaria?”
Gina chuckled. “I don’t need you to believe. Whether you believe it or not, I am the founder of
Quaria, and that’s enough.”
Ashley took deep breaths, one after another, to calm the anger in her heart.
Michael added casually, “By the way, Miss Miller is not only the founder but also our chief designer
at Quaria”
Ashley felt like pinching herself at that moment. She felt like cking out because she adored every
piece of jewelry designed by the chief designer. It took Ashley quite a while to recover from the
shock.
“Can I ask you a question then?” Ashley asked.
“You may, Gina replied.
“As the founder and exclusive designer of Quaria, you must have been involved in designing the
uing new products. So, can you tell me when Quaria’s new products will be released
Gina blurted out, “Next Tuesday. Then she asked in return, “Miss Jackson, I’ve answered your
question. Now, I’d like to ask you: are you here to see me fire myself?”
Ashley’s face darkened, appearing momentarily defeated. “Alright. I admit it. You’re quite capable,
and I can’t do anything about it.”
Gina said calmly, “But I’m also curious why you are targeting me I don’t think there’s any grudge
between us.”
Ashley became angry. “You’re toying with Gabriel. That’s a grudge right there. Gabriel is not getting
any younger, and he’s the only son of my uncle. He’s still unmarried. You know how much my uncle
wishes to see Gabriel marry and have children. Yet, you intentionally string him along. What are
your intentions? If you like Gabriel, ept his proposal, be his wife, and have children with
him. If you don’t like him, then stop dying him!”
Gina replied calmly, “But he’s only 26 years old, right?”
“Is 26 years old still considered young? People in the same circle are already onto their second
child,” Ashley growled.
Gina seemed puzzled. “Miss Jackson, you seem insistent on Gabrielpleting life’s major
milestones, like getting married
and having children. So, have you alreadypleted your major life milestones?”
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“Of course. However, I’ve been divorced. But now, I’m also looking for a new partner. I believe
having apanion by your side is important in life, Ashley said confidently.
Gina continued to ask, “Do you have children then?”
“My ex-husband had some issues, so we didn’t have any children Ashley said without hesitation.
Both Gina and Michael were speechless. Ashley did not need to be so explicit with them.
“Alright, consider today as if I never came,” Ashley said, picking up her bag.
The more Ashley thought about it, the angrier and more speechless she felt. Ashley didn’t know
how to face Quaria Jewelry in the future. Should she stop buying Quaria’s jewelry altogether? But
she genuinely loved Quaria’s designs. Ashley was torn. After much consideration, she decided not
to buy any designs by Gina. She would separate herself from the jewelry she designed and
consider other designs from Quaria unrted to Cina.
At the appointed time, Gabriel arrived to pick up Gina after work. After dinner together, they
returned to the Blossom Grand Hotel. As they entered the lobby, they noticed Ashley sitting on the
sofa.
The moment their eyes met, Ashley sighed. Here they were again. She still hadn’t recovered from
the embarrassment of seeing Gina as the founder of Quaria earlier. She approached Gabriel and
said, “I want to go home. Please take me back to Norwood
Gabriel felt like Ashley was intentionally being difficult. “Tll have David take you,” he said.
“No.
you must take me back yourself. It’s been so many years since I’ve been to Norwood. Is it that
difficult for you to take me there?” Ashley insisted.
“Ashley Jackson, I’m not in the mood to deal with your unreasonable behavior. Gabriel said, almost
on the verge of losing his temper despite her being his cousin.
“You’ve been with her for so many days and still can’t go back?” Ashley pointed at Gina. “Isn’t there
a lot of meetings waiting for you to attend at the Jackson Group? What’s the problem with you
apanying me back? Is there an issue?”
“Yeah, Mr. Jackson, why don’t you return to Norwood with her? Why do you keep hanging around
Miss Miller?”
Max’szy voice came from somewhere. He had just returned from outside and overheard Gabriel
and the others talking.
At the sound, Ashley turned to look and caught sight of Max. At that moment, a sh of admiration
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Max noticed Ashley’s direct gaze and nced at her before diverting his eyes away.
“You have no business here,” Gabriel said, feeling annoyed at the sight of Max. He didn’t want him
anywhere near Gina. He thought, He thinks he can take advantage while I’m away in Norwood?
Dream on.”
Before Max could respond, Ashley suddenly reproached Gabriel “Gabriel, can’t you speak properly?
Is this gentleman saying something wrong?”
Gabriel was puzzled.
“If the Jackson Group has matters to attend to, you should go back,” Gina said. “You’ve been with
me for several days already.. I don’t want to keep monopolizing your time, and the Jackson Group
needs you, too.”
Gabriel frowned but said nothing. Ashley seized the opportunity, “Alright, tonight, you’re returning to
Norwood with me.”
Cabriel looked at Gina with a conflicted expression. He didn’t want to be apart from Gina, nor did he
want to neglect his work. Moreover, he didn’t want Ashley’s persistence to disrupt Gina’s peace
indirectly.