Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

Chapter 266 A Public Insult

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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.

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 the wrong way? A diligent and dedicated

thoughts and promptly agreed in his mind. If my

is this minor issue? Tell me about it."

nervous, unsure whether to tell the truth

Isabella coaxed with

of relief and quickly recounted

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on par with the other auditioning actresses, then Ruby, whose

this, Oliver's face

on him that he

he, as a member of the Winters family and 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,

always been Alexander's modus operandi. If a corporation constantly took shortcuts due to various personal relationships, it would inevitably lead to internal decay. Alexander's personality simply wouldn't allow for such

of the corporation or those under Alexander's close watch could be handled impartially. Take the current situation, for instance; it was merely a project under a subsidiary company. That's why

of approval for his actions, and he wouldn't suffer because of complaints

Quirk." The employee looked

He appeared extremely

people who were supposed to attend his engagement party in just a couple of

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. "If I can't convince him, how can you?" Immediately, Alexander found himself in an awkward situation as he glanced

it were now, Isabella could have whatever resources she desired; he would willingly provide them. He wasn't inflexible either. As long as it was something Isabella liked, he was prepared to

couldn't afford to lose his

With a pretentious and pitiful demeanor, she pleaded, "Alex, what about helping me out? This

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

shuddered slightly as he read his wife's thoughts. Did she call Ruby

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asked, "Please, show some respect. Don't address