GABRIELLA'S POV Michel's words echoed through the warehouse as I entered. "I can't believe that all our plans worked out perfectly," he exclaimed. Nate and Loretta sat beside him, sharing in the excitement. "You better believe it." Loretta chimed in, affirming Michel's statement. "You finally got what you want. To be with Aiden," I said, glancing at Loretta. "He called me back. I didn't do anything," Loretta claimed, feigning innocence. "Right," I replied skeptically. "Now that you're planning on traveling with my sister, how are we going to continue at the hotel? I mean, me and my mother," I questioned. Michel, always full of confidence, brushed off my concerns. "That's a small issue. I can even get you a house," he boasted. "I know of a perfect house for you, an

