Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

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When Alexander entered, his gaze was fixed intently on his wife, and he almost broke into a trot to reach

her.

"Bella." Alexander moved closer from behind, not waiting for anyone's reaction as he immediately took Isabella's hand. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

Isabella was surprised for a moment.

Speak of the devil. Well, with such a captivating appearance, no wonder he had admirers wherever he goes.

Alexander was at a loss for words.

I guess my wife's praising me?

"Alexander, what a coincidence, Oliver said, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Only then did Alexander turn to look at you doing here?"

, and he immediately expressed his confusion, "What are

The tone in Alexander's voice wasn't one of friendliness you'd expect when meeting an acquaintance, but rather, a hint of interrogation.

That was because Alexander had inadvertently found out earlier that the Winters and Carney families. were supposed to have a small gathering today. Oliver should have been there with Deborah instead of here.

Upon noticing Alexander's unpleasant tone, Oliver immediately grew upset. He had always considered himself on par with Alexander and assumed the latter simply didn't like talking to him. After all, this man was close to Damien, a cousin whom he greatly despised.

Oliver announced, "We came to discuss a collaboration, but your staff here is just too slow. Their efficiency- is appalling. They seem to need me to consult you for some minor issues. We go way back, don't we? We can't let such small issues bother our relationship. Perhaps you should educate your employees better if you have some spare time, Mr. Quirk."

Upon hearing this, the staff member working on the wallpaper stiffened. It felt as though he was being blamed without doing anything wrong.

so he thinks just because they're from the same social circle, he doesn't need to mention the specifics? Does he really think Alexander will do him a favor out of respect for the Winters family? And he even wants to use this opportunity to teach a lesson to an employee who just rubbed him

mind. If my wife hates

Tell me

even more nervous, unsure whether to tell the truth or

Isabella coaxed with

member instantly breathed a sigh of relief

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the other auditioning actresses, then Ruby, whose casting came with additional investment, would naturally be the first

hearing this, Oliver's face instantly

dawned on him that he had been

the CEO of an entertainment company, surely had more sway than some random employee. Yet, Alexander and Isabella still dared to question and judge him. After hearing everything, Alexander addressed the junior employee, "At Quirk Group, we don't prioritize personal connections.

relationships, it would inevitably lead to internal decay. Alexander's personality simply wouldn't

could be handled impartially. Take the current situation,

quick-witted. He understood that Alexander's words were a sign of approval for his actions, and he wouldn't suffer because

The employee looked at

that moment, Oliver's face had darkened considerably. He appeared extremely annoyed as he questioned, "What about my reputation,

unbelievable. These were people who were supposed to attend his

to be signed as an artist to Quirk Group, but no matter how much I pleaded with my husband, he was never willing to help. It was only after I left to work on my own, diligently and earnestly, that I found an opportunity to make a name for myself," Isabella said sarcastically.

now, Isabella could have whatever resources she desired; he would willingly provide them. He wasn't inflexible

lose his temper. All he could do was

at that moment that Ruby finally spoke. With a pretentious and pitiful demeanor, she pleaded, "Alex, what about helping me out? This is my first time

nickname? I'm getting goosebumps! I just told you he won't even help his wife, yet here you are asking him to make an exception for you? You're basically challenging me as a

his wife's thoughts. Did she call Ruby an

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you?" he asked, "Please,