“Are you sure about this?” Gabriel's voice was low but firm as he leaned across the kitchen counter, his intense blue eyes locked on mine.
“I don’t have a choice, Gabriel,” I said, trying to steady my trembling hands. “Colin is trying to take Lily away from me. If we don’t get proof that he’s bribing officials, I’ll lose her.”
Gabriel ran a hand through his dark hair, frustration evident in his every move. “I understand that Jasmine, but recording him at a public charity gala? That’s dangerous. If anything goes wrong—”
“It won’t,” I cut him off, my voice sharper than I intended. “I’ll be careful. All I need is one slip-up from him. Just one.”
He exhaled heavily, shaking his head. “You’re too stubborn for your own good.”
“And you’re too controlling,” I shot back, softening my tone with
