0006 " Stop right there , Isla . " Gabriel yelled and his voice filled the quiet room . She stopped walking and she stiffened . When she turned , her eyes were filled with anger . Her chest rose and fell as if she had been holding back too much for too long . " Gabriel , I can't do this with you any longer , " she said as her voice trembled . " We need to end this now . I want a divorce . " He moved forward with deliberate steps until he was standing directly in front of her . His eyes were cold , as if that could make her change her mind . " Do I need to remind you , " he said in a low , threatening tone , " that your father's career will suffer if you even dare to move forward with this divorce ? " Isla's brows furrowed with shock written across her face . " What are you talking about , Gabriel ? " His hands remained tucked neatly inside the pockets of his tailored trousers , his posture straight and proud . " Exactly what I said , " he replied calmly . " You can't do that ! " she said as her fists clenched tightly at her sides . " Oh , yes , I can , " Gabriel countered without hesitation . " And you know it . Listen to me carefully now that I am being generous . Stop this madness . Drop this talk about divorce , and let us continue to play our parts in keeping this marriage alive . Your father's contract papers are sitting right there on my desk , waiting for my signature . The biggest contract he has ever applied for . One stroke of my pen decides it . " Isla's lips parted , but no words came out . " Think about your mother , " Gabriel pressed further , lowering his tone as if trying to sound reasonable . " You know how much she values this marriage . This is not just about you and me , Isla . This is about our families . Don't be foolish . " With that , Gabriel turned and walked away . The door closed firmly behind him , leaving Isla alone in the room , staring at nothing . Her whole body trembled . Her fists , clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms . Anger boiled in her veins , but beneath the anger was shame . Because she knew , deep inside , he was right . She hadn't thought about the weight of her decision . She hadn't thought about the effect of the divorce . She hadn't thought about how it would affect her family . She was only about her own pain , her own desire to escape . And now , standing alone in the silence , she realized just how trapped she really was . It pained her to admit it , but Gabriel had cornered her once again . Isla stayed in the painting room a few more minutes , fighting tears and forcing her breathing to steady . Finally , she gathered herself and walked back toward the family dining hall . When she got back into the dining hall . Conversations seized when she appeared at the doorway . Every pair of eyes turned to her She forced a smile , though her heart was still heavy . Stepping forward , she bowed her head slightly . " Grandfather , Father , Mother , " she said softly . " once again , I apologize for earlier . Please , forgive me . " Anna , her mother - in - law scoffed loudly . She hissed and refused to look at Isla again But Alfred head of the Wyndham family , the patriarch whose word was law , rose from his seat , and the entire room became tense 0000 +25 BONUS He left his chair at the head of the table and walked straight to Isla . Reaching her , he eyes swept across the family , pausing only on Gabriel for a brief moment . took her hand firmly . His sharp grey " Isla , " Alfred said in a deep and commanding tone , " is the daughter - in - law of this family , and she must be respected by everyone here . " Everyone stayed in place as he spoke those words . " " And as I was saying before . To celebrate Isla and Gabriel's anniversary . " Alfred continued , " I have made my decision . I am appointing Isla as the General Manager of our new Wyndham clothing line . I look forward to your cooperation . I want every one of you to support her in this new role . " Gasps and murmurs spread across the table . Anna's eyes widened in disbelief . Her lips parted , ready to argue , but no words came because she knew better . The other daughters - in - law saf frozen in shock with pale faces . But , as always , they dared not challenge Alfred . His word was final . No one in the Wyndham family could oppose him . Gabriel stood , clapping his hands and smiling . John followed , his applause warmer , and he even stepped forward to embrace Isla , congratulating her with genuine cheer . Alfred who was watching everyone smiled with satisfaction . Isla , however , stood rooted to the ground . She felt stunned , unable to fully grasp what had just been given to her . This was no small position..it was power and trust . To be named the General Manager of " The Wyndham Wardrobe , " one of the most prestigious fashion brands , was beyond anything she had imagined . Gabriel slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her close . He leaned in and pressed a kiss to her lips , whispering softly , " Congratulations , my love . " Around the table , Wyatt and Landon also offered their congratulations , though their expressions were unreadable and their voices lacked sincerity , Isla noticed , but she said nothing . The meal continued but Isla hardly tasted anything because her mind was spinning with questions , with possibilities and doubts . Later that evening , Isla and Gabriel were on their way home . As always , silence filled the car as Isla kept her eyes on the glowing screen of her tablet , scrolling through the detailed description of her new role . Her heart raced faster as she read about the responsibilities , the upcoming projects and the grand plans Alfred had for the brand . She paused when she came across a note about the company preparing to launch a new collection . Her lips curved into a small smile But that smile did not last longer as Gabriel spoke . " I just heard from Delphine that The Wyndham Wardrobe will be launching its new collection , " he said casually with his eyes still fixed on his phone . " Do me a favor , Isla . Make sure to employ Delphine as the lead model for the runway . " The smile on Isla's lips disappeared instantly . Her heart stopped beating for a second . What nonsense was he talking about ? Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!