Chapter 105: A Family Affair
The hospital room in a low light, the television mounted on the wall casting a dull glow as the news played in the background.
Gabriel was sitting in his office, his fingers steepled as he watched the morning coverage happen.
"Rachel Hoffman's death continues to dominate headlines, raising questions about the powerful figures surrounding her. Meanwhile, whispers of undisclosed accounts and secret dealings spark further intrigue—"
Gabriel smirked slightly.
Their bait was working.
The media was biting exactly the way they had planned.
Now all they had to do was wait for the journalist, Henry Vaughn, to come running straight into their trap.
His phone beeped on the desk.
He glanced at the screen and saw Isla's name.
Gabriel sighed, debating for half a second whether to ignore it.
But Isla didn't call unless it was important.
Eventually, he answered. "Isla."
