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.

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

any ulterior motives!" Hannah 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

the entire place fell

was Alexander's

shifted. "What

quickly revealed, "Eleanor is

widened his eyes, as he glanced at

years ago. They were once

Eleanor had to do with Hannah's

a serious expression. She's right. What did that have

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 a good reason, which

head, feigning distress as if she

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 clear as day that Hannah was madly

found out Hannah was actually the

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

of gossip juicier than that. Mr. Alexander's first crush is coming back? And their breakup

to press on for answers while his

This is exciting!

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

changed the subject to stop

great loss to the company for your own selfish desires and even got

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

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.

who almost fell for it, felt

intensifying Isabella's rage. Previously, Alexander had always blamed Isabella for