Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 5 First Crush

It was such a thorough investigation. She was treated as the sole suspect, with every effort directed at finding evidence to prove she was guilty.

Hannah had always believed that even if the fact that she entered the office was disclosed, Alexander's investigation out of vigilance wouldn't be that thorough. Hence, she saw no need to tamper with the surveillance records, deeming it an unnecessary precaution. She hadn't expected Alexander to be so merciless when dealing with matters related to her.

Defeated, Hannah went limp and collapsed on the ground.

Joseph was even more devastated than her.

"You really did this? You... Why would you?" Joseph's eyes were bloodshot as he grabbed Hannah's arm, questioning her in agitation.

Embarrassed by his son's behavior, Hector quickly pulled Joseph aside. "What else could be the reason? She's jealous and wants to take Mrs. Quirk's place."

As if struck by a bolt from the blue, Joseph exclaimed, "You're in love with Alexander? No, that's impossible!"

Hector felt an impending headache. Just how foolish can my son be? He's completely blind to the truth, which everyone else can see.

Isabella shared Hector's sentiment.

Yeah, he really is blind. He's so into Ms. Gates, yet he has no idea Ms. Gates is in love with Alexander.

After Isabella finished saying that internally, she looked up only to see a flicker of surprise flash across Alexander's otherwise composed face.

Wait, what? Don't tell me Alexander never realized Ms. Gates had feelings for him. He's such a dense man!

Alexander, already feeling awkward from Isabella's inner thoughts, felt his cheeks burn as his expression faltered.

was just a simple incident of an enemy bribing Ms. Gates to steal

at Alexander anxiously. "Yes, I did all that, but it's nothing like what you think!

instant, the entire place fell

Alexander's

shifted. "What did you

quickly revealed, "Eleanor

as he

abandoned him years ago. They were once deemed a match made in heaven in high

Eleanor had to do with Hannah's

at Hannah with a serious expression. She's right. What did that have to do

to miss out on a chance at love because of a misunderstanding. I know you won't

head, feigning distress as if she was forced to do something

occasionally playing matchmaker for them. Therefore, when Alexander heard everyone speculating that Hannah had feelings for him, he found it entirely implausible. The onlookers were all taken aback by yet another twist in the story. However, only a few people actually believed

found out Hannah was actually the best

that before this, and everyone

another piece of gossip juicier than that. Mr. Alexander's first

to press on for answers

This is exciting!

the meantime, Isabella scoffed. Didn't have a choice? Misunderstanding?

the subject to

selfish desires and even got others involved. No excuse could possibly absolve you

Yeah, he's right, especially since her reasons are all made up. But why did she suddenly come up with this excuse? Let me see... Alexander was about to discuss the solution of the matter when he, too, became curious about the explanation Isabella might come

then win Alexander's heart. But she didn't anticipate that Eleanor would be returning and knew she couldn't compete with Alexander's first crush. So, she wanted to buy herself some time to become Alexander's wife before Eleanor's return. No wonder she was so eager to finish me off that she didn't even consider the numerous flaws in her plan. Now that she was exposed, she could only use Eleanor as an excuse, fabricating the lie that she only did this for Eleanor's sake and wishing Alexander would be lenient with her. But, if Alexander were to find out that Hannah had feelings for him and that her actions were driven by her own selfish desires, he'd show her no mercy,

fell for

came to visit him. Hannah would always play the victim, intensifying Isabella's rage. Previously, Alexander had always blamed Isabella for being too temperamental. Now, upon reflection, he was filled with guilt,