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.

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

have any ulterior motives!" Hannah cried out in panic, looking at Alexander anxiously. "Yes, I did all that, but it's

instant, the entire place

Alexander's

expression shifted. "What did

"Eleanor is coming

eyes, as he glanced at Isabella

Eleanor. I know her. She's Alexander's first crush who heartlessly abandoned him years ago. They were once deemed a match made in heaven in high society.NôvelDrama.Org content. Alexander was surprised that Isabella knew

Eleanor had to do with

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

out on a chance at

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

best friend, and their connection drew Alexander and Hannah closer, too. Otherwise, Alexander wouldn't have been 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.

found out Hannah was actually the best friend of

that before this, and

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

stole glances at Alexander, expecting him to press on for

This is exciting!

scoffed. Didn't have a choice? Misunderstanding? As if! This is all

the subject to stop

great loss to the company for your own selfish desires and

are all made up. But why did she suddenly come up with this excuse? Let me see... Alexander was about to discuss

been hinting all along 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, she

who almost fell for it,

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