GABRIELLA'S POV
"Great job, Dave. You really nailed it," I praised, extending my hand for a handshake. "Can I leave now?" Dave asked, disregarding my gesture.
"Hold on a second," Loretta interjected. I had consulted Loretta about Aiden's closest friends, and she had introduced me to Dave earlier for the purpose of conveying a warning from my boss, Michel, to Aiden.
"No matter what you do, Loretta, Aiden will never pay attention to you, so get that straight," Dave snapped at Loretta in a harsh tone.
"Hey, watch your tone, Dave. Loretta has nothing to do with this. It was all my plan," I defended.
"Don't mind me. I just feel guilty about doing this to Aiden. He's like a brother to me," Dave commented.
If only he knew how difficult it was for me to carry out all of Michel'
