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.

thought, Oh, 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 the wrong way? A diligent and dedicated employee doesn't deserve to

mind. If my wife hates it,

exactly is this minor issue? Tell me about

employee became even more nervous, unsure

okay," Isabella coaxed with

member instantly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly recounted what happened

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with the other auditioning actresses, then Ruby,

this, Oliver's face

just dawned on him that he had

irked him even more was the fact that 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

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 practices. Therefore, his takeover

Therefore, only crucial internal matters 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

approval for his actions,

Mr. Quirk." The employee looked at

He appeared extremely annoyed as

found it utterly unbelievable. These were people who were supposed

you aware? I used 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. "If I can't convince him, how can you?" Immediately, Alexander found

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

his temper. All he could do was

that moment that Ruby finally spoke. With a pretentious and pitiful demeanor, she pleaded, "Alex, what about

yet here you

shuddered slightly as he read his wife's thoughts.

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you?" he asked, "Please, show some respect. Don't address me like