Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Stephen didn't even hesitate before he refused . " No. This is an opportunity you earned for yourself . " Then he turned to Abigail , frowning slightly , " Who told you to come here ? You don't meet the education requirements . Even if they gave you the chance , you wouldn't be able to handle it . " " Are you done ? " Abigail didn't want to argue with them anymore . Since it was clear this wasn't going to work out , she turned to leave . Stephen was initated by her indifference and snapped , " What kind of attitude is that ? You're the one who's underqualified - who else do you think is to blame ? " Abigail turned back to look at him . Her voice was calm , but her eyes carried a trace of mockery . " And what kind of attitude would you like me to have ? " Stephen's expression darkened . His voice tightened with anger . " Don't act like the world owes you something . Dani earned her graduate degree through hard work . If you'd put in even half the effort she did , you wouldn't have ended up- " A soft laugh from Abigail cut him off . His gaze grew grimmer as he questioned , " What are you laughing at ? " Abigail gave a cold smile . " Three years ago , I was accepted into Vanguard University . " The room went silent . Abigail looked straight at Stephen , her eyes full of ridicule . Stephen said she didn't try hard enough . From the moment Abigail returned to the Gibson family , she knew she couldn't compete with the pampered and beloved Daniella . The only thing Abigail had was her grades . To make the Gibsons proud , Abigail had thrown herself into studying like her life depended on it . And in the end , she got accepted into one of the best schools - Vanguard University . The day she received the acceptance letter , Abigail had been so excited to tell them . And that was the day she found out they wanted her to take the fall for Daniella and go to prison in her place . Stephen stood frozen , stunned , disbelief written all over his face . Daniella clenched her teeth , silently thinking , ' Abigail actually got into Vanguard University ? That's impossible .' " Abby , is that true ? But we never got a call from Vanguard University . Abby , I'm not Daniella stammered , flustered . saying you're lying , I'd be happy too if you really got in . I just- " Stephen snapped out of it and turned to Abigail , his eyes full of suspicion . " Are you sure you got the offer ? Abigail , this kind of thing can be verified . Don't think you can fool me . " Abigail was used to it . No matter what Daniella said , Stephen would always believe her . Not just Stephen - everyone in the Gibson family did , except Wyatt . " Believe whatever you want ," Abigail said . Her face was so composed it was impossible to tell if she was lying . Stephen's thoughts grew complicated . ' If it's true , then we really did ruin Abigail's future , ' he thought . As she walked out of the interview area , Abigail hesitated for a moment before sending a message to that person . It wasn't that she wanted to complain - he was the one who gave her this address , so whether it worked out or not , he needed to know . At that moment , in the top - floor executive suite , the CEO's assistant Jeremiah Walsh received a call from his boss . His expression shifted . " Understood . Do you want me to reveal your identity to Ms. Abigail Gibson ? " 1/3 Chapter 6 " No need , " came the man's deep , indifferent voice . Just before the call ended , Jeremiah heard him add , " She'll figure it out . " " Ms. Gibson ? " Jeremiah rushed out just in time to catch Abigail before she left the building . " Ms. Gibson , one moment , please . " His eyes quietly scanned her . ' So this is the woman who made our usually distant CEO pull strings behind the scenes . She really is beautiful - but that aŭra of hers is cold as ice , ' he thought . Jeremiah kept the thought to himself and showed nothing on his face . Abigail looked at the clearly forced smile on his face , a trace of confusion in her expression . " Did you need something from me ? " " Actually , I have a position that I think would be a great fit for you , Ms. Gibson . Would you be interested in giving it a try ? " Jeremiah didn't waste time , getting straight to the point . Something flickered in Abigail's eyes as her gaze settled on his face . For some reason , he actually felt a hint of pressure . " Why me ? " Abigail asked . As her cool , indifferent voice rang out , the pressure instantly vanished . Jeremiah's eyes narrowed slightly in thought , but he kept his smile polite . " Ms. Gibson , no need to overthink it . The reason it's you is simply because someone gave the order . " Abigail was silent for a few seconds . She really did need a job - after she visited Wyatt , she'd have to leave the Gibson family for good . " All right , " she said . Jeremiah had completed his task . He gestured politely with a smile . " Ms. Gibson , this way please . " By the time Abigail walked out of the company , the sun was already setting . She strolled slowly toward the bus stop , taking in the deep crimson glow along the horizon . But after waiting at the stop for half an hour , she finally realized - the buses had probably stopped running . She glanced at the time . It was already seven . Abigail vaguely remembered the route back to Gibson Villa . Since she had promised to return , she wasn't about to go back on her word . She still hadn't seen Wyatt. At eight o'clock , at the dining table in Gibson Villa , Stephen sat with an increasingly sour expression , staring at the empty chair . " Mom , let's stop waiting , " he said . " No , " Bianca replied firmly . Tears welled in her eyes as she whispered , " Abby will come back . She promised me she'd stay here . " " Then she needs to start treating this place like home . Mom , if she's still not back by now , it's obvious she never planned to come back . She's just tricking us . " Stephen was fuming , his face twisted with rage , feeling completely duped . " Stevie , maybe Abby's not coming back because of the job . It's all my fault . I should've given the opportunity to her . Abby must be mad at me . " Daniella's voice trembled as she spoke , ending with a choked sob .