Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 2 They Are Blind

The employees of Quirk Group had long harbored resentment toward Isabella's antics, particularly those in the CEO's office.

From their perspective, the request to recheck the surveillance footage was basically indicating that they accused her. They had all seen Isabella entering the office with their own eyes. Otherwise, no one would've accused her of the crime. Still, at Alexander's command, the surveillance footage quickly appeared on the big screen.

The footage was fast-forwarded, and on the screen, Isabella clearly entered and stayed for half an hour. It seemed as if she left looking gloomy because she didn't get to meet a certain someone. Everyone present couldn't help but scoff inwardly, thinking Isabella was stubborn and unwilling to listen until she faced a dead end. They were curious to see how she would keep up her stubborn act. Only Hannah was breaking out in a light sweat.

Eventually, her figure appeared on the surveillance footage.

Hannah's pupils contracted slightly as she cautiously stole a glance at Alexander.

When that scene came up, some of those who rolled their eyes at Isabella were taken aback, while others remained completely unfazed.

At that moment, the footage paused.

A layer of frost seemed to have settled on Alexander's face. I can't believe it's true!

Alexander cast a cold, questioning glance at those who had once solemnly sworn that only Isabella had been in and out of his office. "Only Mrs. Quirk entered my office, you say?" However, those people hadn't yet reacted.

The senior assistant spoke up without hesitation. "Mr. Alexander, I don't see an issue. Mrs. Quirk was the only one who went in..."

The others also nodded in agreement.

"They're truly blind." Listening to Isabella's complaints in his mind, Alexander scowled.

Suddenly, a male voice chimed in, "Technically, there were two people who came and went. One was Mrs. Quirk, and the other was Ms. Gates." "Surprisingly, there's one who isn't blind!" Another of Isabella's thoughts entered Alexander's mind.

Everyone turned toward the voice and saw a young man standing at the back. He was a new assistant who had recently been promoted.

Alexander had an excellent memory. He remembered that when Isabella was being accused, that man was out on an errand and was not present.

At that point, it seemed like everyone else had finally caught on. However, upon further reflection, they found the whole situation rather amusing. "What are you blabbering about? Ms. Gates has always been entering and leaving the office frequently."

"You've just arrived, so you might not understand yet, but Ms. Gates is Mr. Alexander's confidant!"

"Are you suspecting that Ms. Gates betrayed the company?"

others' tone made it seem as though

huff, and

laugh as her thoughts were broadcasted into Alexander's mind. "If they knew the truth, their reactions would surely be entertaining." Isabella curiously looked at Hannah, a

styled to embody a sense of effortless chic. She wore a professional dress that perfectly accentuated her figure. Although there was only light makeup on her countenance, her face was

her expression was incredibly

them, honestly. After all, their attitude toward Ms. Gates and me is entirely modeled after

in Alexander's heart as he thought, Yes, it's my fault! "What

me?" Hannah asked, her voice filled with disbelief. Even though she was feeling guilty, she quickly regained her composure. "Yes, I did go in, but have you forgotten, Mr. Alexander? Every night,

Brilliant! Although, after listening to them talk, it seems they all have to work overtime in the evening. I never thought Alexander was such an oppressive employer, exploiting his employees like

Her innocence is at stake here! Also, I pay our employees triple their salary for overtime! Alexander's train of thought was almost derailed by Isabella's sarcastic comment, prompting him to regain his composure. "Anyone who has visited my office during

She genuinely hadn't anticipated that Alexander

in any way. After all, she had been by his side for ten years, flawlessly handling matters big and

other assistants also showed signs of discontent, probably thinking that Alexander was overly

reason for them to assume Hannah was the

they didn't expect him to treat

though it seemed like Alexander hadn't noticed a certain something, they all

It was obvious to everyone that she was completely devoted to Alexander. Even though she could have challenged Isabella, she never stood up against the latter despite being bullied by her. Thus, no one believed Hannah could've betrayed

as the atmosphere was becoming somewhat

over with

few intimidating

in the CEO's office all respectfully stepped aside,

older man, was Hector

was a young

was Joseph Tanner, Hector's

to be a frivolous, silver-spooned kid, just idling

you'll divorce this disaster, but what are you doing now? There's nothing else suspicious enough regarding the matter that is worth your effort to investigate the surveillance footage. What's even more absurd is what I just heard. To think you suspect your loyal secretary, Ms. Gates! You must have lost your

can't speak to Mr. Alexander like that. His meticulousness in handling affairs is a virtue. It doesn't necessarily mean

shot Isabella a fierce glare. "To think, even at a time like this, you're still trying to drag others down

Isabella, preparing to speak. "Where on earth did someone steal a sewer cover to let this

his mind continued, "Joseph, is it? How dare you stand up to the corporate bigwig! I want to see what gives you such

by

was exceptionally capable, Hector would have been keen to promote his own son

way she could have known that Hannah had been in and out of the office after her... There's something up with her! Alexander was thinking about that when he heard