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.

Ms. Gates to steal trade secrets and using Isabella

cried out in panic, looking at Alexander anxiously. "Yes, I did all that, but it's nothing like what you think! I did all this to help

an instant, the entire

Alexander's

"What did you

revealed, "Eleanor is

widened his eyes, as he glanced

ago. They were once deemed a

Eleanor had to do

She's right. What did that have to do with what

seemingly clinging to a last strand of hope, blurted out, "Eleanor and I are the best of friends. She was forced to leave you. I didn't want the two of you to miss out on a chance at

saying that, Hannah lowered her head, feigning distress as if she was forced to do something she didn't want

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

was the first time everyone found out Hannah was actually the best friend of Alexander's first

said a word about that before this, and everyone could discern what she had

gossip juicier than that. Mr. Alexander's first crush

stole glances at Alexander, expecting him to press on for

This is exciting!

Didn't have a choice? Misunderstanding? As

subject to stop Isabella from

selfish desires and even got others involved. No excuse could

young people to lose focus. Yeah, he's right, especially since her reasons are all made up. But why did she suddenly come up

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

who almost fell for

Hannah would always play the victim, intensifying Isabella's rage. Previously, Alexander had