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 was saying was utterly

a cold huff, and the scene instantly fell

but want to 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 woman whom

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 makeup on her

at that moment, her expression

After all, their attitude toward Ms. Gates and me is entirely

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

was feeling guilty, she quickly regained her composure. "Yes, I did

it seems they all have to work overtime in the evening. I never thought Alexander was such an oppressive employer,

their salary for overtime! Alexander's train of thought was

immediately revealed a look of hurt. She genuinely hadn't anticipated that Alexander

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

other assistants also showed signs of discontent, probably thinking that

them to assume Hannah was the culprit when the other suspect

didn't expect him to

Alexander hadn't noticed a

Alexander. Even though she could have challenged Isabella, she never stood up against the latter despite being bullied by her.

as the atmosphere was becoming somewhat

looked over with

intimidating individuals

the CEO's office all respectfully

leader, a bald older man, was Hector

a young

Joseph Tanner,

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

you doing now? There's nothing else suspicious enough regarding the matter that is worth your effort

affairs is a virtue. It doesn't necessarily mean he suspects Ms. Gates. I bet it's

even at a time like this, you're still trying to drag others down with you.

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 to let this sorry man out?" Suddenly, Isabella's thoughts struck Alexander again, causing his words to stuck

How dare you stand up to

was dumbfounded by how

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

there was no way she could have known that Hannah had been