Awakening the War God novel Chapter 40

Gabriel put on a fake smile to hide the inner turmoil.

He kept questioning himself, wondering what was happening to him.

He shouldn't have feelings for Ava, so why did he feel this discomfort?

Human beings are, after all, complicated in emotions.

But no matter what, these seven days as a couple were now etched into his mind.

In the future, if someone asked, he'd say he'd experienced a seven-day romance. A real, genuine one.

Perhaps today was fate's way of helping him. Pushing aside everything to keep him on his lonely path.

That was why this breakup dinner happened to take place in Stella's restaurant.

So, he finally had an excuse to break free from Ava-by shifting his affections elsewhere or embracing his inner personality as a playboy.

He wanted Ava to know that he, Gabriel Edwards, had set his eyes on another woman!

That was him-a heartless womanizer, a man Ava would perhaps never see again.

The current pain was just temporary, compared to what could otherwise be in store for you, Ava.

May you find happiness in your own way!

The tense atmosphere of debt collection was completely shattered by Ava and Gabriel's breakup.

The abrupt shift in the story left everyone disoriented.

Finally, Gabriel broke the silence, wearing a carefree, rogue-like grin as he addressed Stella, "Turner, have you made up your mind? It's just a meal, and I can help you sort out all your problems. It's quite the deal!"

He was determined he had to bring humiliation to the Davis family-publicly.

That would be much more interesting!

Stella's gaze turned as sharp as a dagger, filled with disdain as she looked at Gabriel.

She pitied Ava for entering a relationship with such a shameless playboy.

"You're truly a shameless scoundrel. You've just broken up with your girlfriend, and you're already hitting on another woman. It's disgusting! I won't go to dinner with a two-timer like you. Dream on!"

In that moment, as a woman, she felt she shared Ava's pain.

Women, compared to men, often found themselves in pitiable situations.

They sometimes lost their sense of self, allowing men to control and manipulate them.

In the end, it led to nothing but self-pity and self-loathing.

In this world, were there any men worth trusting their hearts to?

She was convinced, none!

Hence, she nursed deep resentment towards men, all men!

Stella's curses didn't faze Gabriel one bit.

In fact, he wore a shameless smirk and looked right at Stella without reservation.

His bold and unapologetic gaze only further infuriated Stella.

Just at that moment, Sam, who had been spectating the drama, received an unexpected call on the phone he had taken from Stella.

It startled him.

"We could've had it all..."

The phone wasn't Sam's; it was the one he had confiscated from Stella.

And the ringtone was a song-"Rolling in the Deep."

"Give me back my phone!"

Stella turned her head and angrily demanded when she recognized the familiar ringtone.

Sam lowered his head to check the caller ID. It was from Ryan.

What a coincidence!

He smiled, answering the call and putting it on speakerphone. "Let's all listen together to your brother's voice!"

As soon as the call was connected, the sound of Ryan's desperate cries filled the air.

"Stella, save me! I don't want to be disabled! Please save me! It's just eight million; you can afford it. If not, sell the restaurant first and save me!"

Hearing Ryan's voice, Gabriel immediately passed his judgment on him.

Worthless scum!

He glanced at Stella and saw her look of despair as she clutched her head, on the brink of collapsing.