Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1689
However, that day, Jory no longer dodged the issue with the same excuse. He stared at the large TV
screen, ignoring Gabriella, who was standing to one side.
Following his gaze, Gabriellaâs attention was instantly captured by the words âNorton Corporation.â
It was a familiar name that she used to have deep connections with.
âThree branches of Norton Corporation were acquired by multinational companies, causing its
stocks to plummet?â How is it possible that Norton Corporation's branches were acquired? Norton
Corporation enjoyed a good reputation locally, and even foreign companies were trying to secure a
collaboration with them. As Gabriella pondered, she did not realize she had just said everything out
loud. Jory glanced over at her and could not help but sneer.
âDon't be ignorant. Larry's not a god, so why can't someone else rule his company?â
Gabriella took a few steps forward and asked with a trace of doubt on her face, âIs this related to
you?â
Jory looked at her with his eyes full of arrogance. âIs it related to me? What do you think? Do you
think that I can acquire those three small companies?â
"Are you kidding me? Do you think that Norton Corporation's branches are that easy to acquire?
Even if you have a lot of money, Larry won't turn out this way just because of a small issue like poor
management.â
âGabriella Ward, do you know why you were so stupid that you got kicked out of the house?
Because you can never learn how to think and analyze situations. You'll never use your brain to think
about the problems,â said Jory lightly, purposely angering Gabriella.
As it happens, Gabriella was indeed angered by his words. He was mocking her with her past, yet
she did not have anything to use against him. âWhat are you trying to say? Huh, how am I supposed
to believe that you have the ability to acquire Norton Corporation? You're just someone who only
knows how to make cynical remarks about others.â
She scanned her surroundings and deliberately smiled disdainfully, her eyes full of contempt. âLook
at this place. Aren't you embarrassed to call this your office? Never mind Larry, this doesn't even
compare to a manager's office in my dad's company.â
Jory pressed the switch on the remote control, and the screen then turned black. He rose from the
sofa and stood face to face with Gabriella. âDad? Which one? Landon Ward? Why do I seem to
remember that he'd announced to the public that he had severed ties with someone named
Gabriella Ward?"
Jory was not someone who had a mature appearance. If he changed his outfit, he would look like a
bright young man. However, the person in front of Gabriella smoked and drank. Although his smile
should have looked brilliant, it looked sinister to Gabriella instead. Furthermore, his blunt
personality made her feel disgusted.
"You..." Gabriella was so angered by him that she had forgotten what she wanted to say.
âMe?â Jory asked, pointing to himself. âSpeaking of which, you keep coming here every few days.
Don't tell me you want to get some benefit from me?â
Gabriella instantly froze, for he had seen through her intentions. Although a part of her purpose in
going to Jory's office was to ask about Joan, the bigger part of it was to get money.
Whenever Jory took one step forward, Gabriella took a step back. However, she did not notice that
there was a chessboard on the ground behind her. Consequently, when her heel stepped on it,
Gabriella lost her balance and began to fall.
She did not expect that Jory would grab her and even place his hand on her waist. When he gently
pulled her in, Gabriella fell into his arms.
Her curvy body pressed against his, and the touch of his skin on her wrist made her body heat up.
Jory's looks are not that different from Larry's. That was the only thought that appeared in
Gabriellaâs mind. However, their auras were very different. Compared to Larry, Jory had an additional
air of mystery and arrogance.
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