0015 Isla froze when she heard Delphine call her " bestie . " The word felt like poison dripping into her ears . Her heart burned with anger , and her lips itched to fire back with a befitting reply . She wanted so badly to put Delphine in her place , to show her she was not weak . But she held herself back . She knew that one careless word in public could hurt Gabriel's reputation . If she made a scene , it wouldn't be good for any of them . She understood the game Delphine was trying to play . But she won ' give her the satisfaction .. So Isla straightened her back , lifted her chin , and without giving Gabriel or Delphine another glance , she walked away . A hostess welcomed her and led her to the private room she had reserved . Isla followed calmly , hiding the ache in her chest . Delphine , meanwhile , was fuming . She had done it on purpose , just to sting Isla , just to spark a fight . She wanted Isla to lose control , to cause a scene , so that Gabriel would hate her even more . But Isla had not taken the bait . She had chosen silence . That made Delphine feel even more small . " Shall we ? " Delphine said sweetly , tugging Gabriel's arm . Gabriel , however , was unsettled . He still couldn't figure out Isla's intention . How can she follow him down here and yet , she simply works away ? Her calmness troubled him a lot and he doesn't like it one bit . As much as he should have been pleased that she had handled things with maturity , it did not give him satisfaction . Instead , it gnawed at his mind . What was she planning ? Why was she so quiet ? He only gave a nod and allowed Delphine to lead him into their private room . When Betsy arrived , she found Isla already sitting at the table , her face hidden behind a tissue . Tears streaked down her cheeks . " What happened to you ? " Betsy gasped and rushed to her side . She bent low and wrapped her arms around Isla . Isla wiped her eyes quickly and forced a smile , though her lips trembled . " It's nothing . I just remembered something . " Betsy's eyes narrowed She knew Isla was lying , but she respected her enough not to press further . Instead , she tried to lighten the mood , filling the room with her cheerful chatter . They ate their food and discussed business . Betsy clapped her hands together in excitement when Isla told her about the new appointment . " This is amazing ! I can't believe everything is finally working out for you . " Isla smiled faintly Outwardly , she nodded and agreed . Inside , though , her heart was heavy , weighed down by the image of her husband's hand locked with Delphine's . Later that evening , Isla returned home . She knew Gabriel would not be coming back soon . He was probably still with Delphine . Still , she cooked dinner for two , just as she always did . It was a habit she could not break . When the food was ready , Magdalene came in and quietly cleaned up after her . Isla ate alone at the long dining table , her mind wandering She did not allow herself to cry . Not tonight . When she was done , she washed up , changed into her nightwear , and climbed into bed with her tablet She opened her new job description again . Trying to study her role . It was a big responsibility , and she needed to prepare herself But what struck her the most was knowing she would now be forced to see more of Delphine . That thought sent a dull ache into her chest . When she finished , she checked her emails . Afterwards , she reached for the water jug by her bed , only to find it empty . With a sigh , she stood up and padded softly toward the kitchen . But then she stopped in her tracks . 1/2 0015 +25 BONUS Gabriel was there . He was seated at the counter , eating alone . His suit jacket was off , his sleeves rolled up . He looked calm , almost too calm , as he lifted each spoonful . Isla's breath caught . She hadn't expected him back tonight . Without turning , Gabriel spoke . " Stop staring . I know you're there . " Isla sighed , stepped into the kitchen , and grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge . " I wasn't expecting to see you here . If you'll excuse me - good night . " She walked past him , and back into her room . She drank her water , and a few minutes later , she drifted into sleep . The next morning , Isla was already dressed when she came downstairs . Magdalene was cleaning dishes in the kitchen . " Good morning , Mrs. Wyndham , " Magdalene said with a soft smile . " Mr. Wyndham will join you soon . " Magdalene had worked with the Wyndham family for over a decade . Nothing in the Wyndham family . Ever since she resumed work here . She knew the couple slept in separate rooms , and she knew the quiet battles that filled the walls of this penthouse . " Thank you , Magdalene , " Isla replied politely . " I'll just make myself some coffee . " She set her bag down on the couch and walked into the kitchen . She brewed two cups of coffee - one for herself , one for Gabriel . She knew him well enough . He would drink whatever she gave him . Right on time , Gabriel entered . He moved with his usual quiet authority and sat beside her at the marble counter . " Hey , " he said simply . " Hey , " Isla replied . She handed him his cup , and he took it without another word . They drank in silence . Two people married , yet worlds apart . When the cups were empty , they left together , heading out of the house . Inside the elevator , Gabriel finally broke the silence . " About yesterday- " But Isla cut him off . Her chin lifted , her voice steady and cold . " We should focus on today . We don't have the luxury of wasting time on meaningless matters . " Her eyes remained expressionless , but inside her heart was breaking in ways Gabriel would never understand . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. 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