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.

I thought this was just a simple incident of an enemy bribing Ms. Gates to steal trade secrets and using Isabella as a scapegoat! Ms. Gates is in

looking at Alexander anxiously. "Yes, I did all that, but it's nothing

an instant, the

Alexander's first

expression shifted. "What

"Eleanor

eyes, as he glanced at Isabella

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

what Eleanor had

She's right. What did that

miss out on a chance at love because of a misunderstanding. I know you won't divorce without a good reason, which is why I'm willing to play the villain in hopes of creating an

as if she was forced to

comfortable allowing her to be the secretary and trust her wholeheartedly when he initially recruited her into the corporation. During their college years, Hannah had witnessed his love story with Eleanor, even 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

this was the first time everyone found out Hannah

had never said a word about that before this, and everyone could discern what she had in

juicier than that. Mr. Alexander's first

press on for

This is exciting!

a choice? Misunderstanding?

changed the subject to stop

and even got others involved. No excuse could possibly absolve you of responsibility," Alexander

by Alexander's words, a common trait among young people to lose focus. 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

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

fell for it,

to visit him. Hannah would always play the victim, intensifying Isabella's rage. Previously, Alexander had always blamed Isabella for