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?"

exaggeration in the others' tone made it seem as though what the young man was saying

cold huff, and the scene instantly fell

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

a professional dress that perfectly accentuated her figure.

moment, her

toward Ms. Gates and me

in Alexander's heart as he thought, Yes, it's my

guilty, she quickly regained her composure. "Yes, I did go in, but have you forgotten, Mr. Alexander? Every night, I would visit your office to prepare for

they all have to work overtime in the evening. I never thought Alexander was such an oppressive employer, exploiting his employees like

of thought was almost derailed by Isabella's sarcastic comment, prompting him to regain his composure. "Anyone who has visited my office

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

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

assistants also showed signs of discontent, probably thinking

assume Hannah was the culprit when the other

Alexander's confidant, so they didn't expect him to

Alexander hadn't noticed a certain

Even though she could have challenged Isabella,

the atmosphere was becoming somewhat tense, a

looked over

few intimidating

the CEO's office all respectfully stepped aside,

leader, a bald older man, was Hector Tanner, a board

who scoffed earlier was a young blond lad who emerged

was Joseph Tanner, Hector's

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

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

tongue at Joseph. "Stop it! You can't speak to Mr. Alexander like that. His meticulousness in handling affairs is a virtue.

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

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 to

dare you stand up to the

by how uncouth

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

just understood it. Moreover, there 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 that when he