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?"

the others' tone made it seem as though what the young man

a cold huff, and the scene

they knew the

wore a professional dress that perfectly accentuated her figure. Although there was only

at that moment, her expression was

Ms. Gates and me is

he thought, Yes, it's my fault! "What do you have to say for yourself, Ms.

"Yes, I did go in, but have you forgotten, Mr. Alexander? Every

this for a long time. 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 this. After our divorce, I should gift him a copy of the labor law!" Isabella's words in Alexander's mind tempted him to roll his

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 that

look of hurt. She genuinely hadn't anticipated that Alexander would suddenly treat her

position in Alexander's heart was not the same as Isabella's in any way. After all, she had been by his side for ten years,

of discontent, probably thinking that Alexander

for them to assume Hannah was the culprit when the other suspect was

confidant, so they didn't expect him to treat

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

reality, Hannah had always harbored a silent crush on Alexander. It was obvious to everyone that she was completely devoted to Alexander. Even though she

becoming somewhat tense,

over

few intimidating

in the CEO's office all respectfully

older man, was

young blond lad who

was Joseph Tanner,

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

nothing else suspicious enough regarding the matter that is worth

meticulousness in handling affairs is a virtue. It doesn't necessarily mean he suspects Ms. Gates. I bet it's probably because Mrs. Quirk refused to admit her guilt that he's

think, even at a time like this, you're still trying to drag

could utter a word of insult, Alexander stepped forward. His expression was stern as he positioned himself protectively in front of Isabella, preparing to speak. "Where on earth did someone steal a sewer cover

voice in his mind continued, "Joseph, is it? How dare you stand up to the corporate bigwig!

dumbfounded by how

see. Hector held the highest position on the board of directors and seemed to be at odds with Alexander. If it weren't for the fact that Joseph was utterly useless and Alexander was exceptionally capable, Hector would have been keen to promote his own son to take over

only that, she seemed to have just understood it. Moreover, there was no way she could have known that Hannah had been in and out of the office after her...