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.

an enemy bribing Ms. Gates to steal trade secrets and using Isabella as a scapegoat! Ms. Gates is in love

no! I don't have any ulterior motives!" Hannah cried out in panic, looking at Alexander anxiously. "Yes, I did all that, but it's

the entire place

Alexander's first

shifted. "What did you

quickly revealed, "Eleanor is

widened his eyes, as he glanced at Isabella

once deemed a match made in heaven in

Eleanor had to do with Hannah's

expression. She's right. What did

"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 love because of a misunderstanding. I know you won't divorce without

distress as if she was

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 actually believed it. After all, it was

found out Hannah was actually the

that before this,

than that. Mr. Alexander's first crush is coming back? And their

press on for answers while his

This is exciting!

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

changed the subject to stop Isabella from

loss to the company for your own selfish desires and even

especially since her reasons are all made up. But why did she suddenly come up with this excuse?

that her relationship with Alexander was more than meets the eye, baiting me into causing a scene. She was plotting to slowly push me out of the picture and 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,

almost fell for it, felt

Hannah would drive Isabella crazy whenever the latter 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