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?"

seem as though what the young man was saying was

let out a cold huff, and the scene instantly

her thoughts were broadcasted into Alexander's mind. "If they knew the truth, their reactions would

sported a sleek high ponytail. Her slightly curled hair strands seemed meticulously styled to embody a sense of effortless chic. She wore a professional dress that perfectly accentuated her figure. Although there was only light

that moment, her

toward Ms. Gates and me is entirely modeled after Alexander's."

Yes, it's my fault! "What do you have to say

regained her composure. "Yes, I did go in,

was much more convenient for her to make her move. It seems like she has prepared 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

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

a look of hurt. She genuinely hadn't anticipated that Alexander would suddenly treat her impartially, especially when Isabella had

Isabella's in any way. After all, she had been by his side for ten years, flawlessly handling

discontent,

was no reason for them to assume Hannah was the culprit when

so they didn't expect him to treat

hadn't noticed

everyone that she was completely devoted to Alexander. Even though she

somewhat tense, a scoff echoed from

looked over with

intimidating individuals walked

CEO's office all respectfully stepped

a bald older man, was Hector

was a young blond lad

Joseph

first glance, he seemed to be a frivolous, silver-spooned kid, just idling his days away

an unpleasant expression toward Alexander. "Alexander, have you lost your mind? You were perfectly clear in the board meeting that 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

can't speak to Mr. Alexander like that. His meticulousness in handling affairs is a virtue. It doesn't necessarily mean he suspects Ms. Gates. I bet it's probably because Mrs. Quirk

a time like this, you're still trying

to speak. "Where on earth did someone steal a sewer cover to let this sorry man out?" Suddenly, Isabella's thoughts struck

stand up to the corporate bigwig! I want to see

by

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 when David retired. No wonder Joseph seemed to struggle with his place in front of Alexander." Isabella's thoughts shocked Alexander to

was no 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