"Oh?" Gabriel's brows arched in surprise. "What kind of help are we talking about here?"
"I..." Marienne began cautiously, carefully sifting through her options to craft the most convincing reply. She was well aware that Gabriel was one of Chloe's close friends, which meant there was always a chance he'd refuse to help her—purely out of loyalty.
"I need a ride back to the city," she finally said, her wide, doe-like eyes locking with his. "My phone suddenly died, so I can't request a taxi, and I'd really rather not bother Chloe. She's so busy these days..."
Gabriel smirked, folding his arms across his chest. "I see. Don't take it personally," he added with a light chuckle, tapping her gently on the back. "She really is insanely busy—even I can barely get a moment with her these days."
