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.

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

mind. If

issue? Tell me

more nervous, unsure whether

okay," Isabella coaxed with a

breathed a sigh of relief and quickly

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fair conditions. Of course, if Ruby's performance was on par with the other auditioning

this, Oliver's face instantly

him that he had been

of an entertainment company, surely had more sway than some random employee. Yet, Alexander and

modus operandi. If a corporation constantly took shortcuts due to various personal relationships, it would inevitably lead

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 company. That's why there were people here, wasting time to placate Oliver. Otherwise, they would have rejected

He understood that Alexander's words were a sign of approval

employee looked at Alexander

considerably. He appeared extremely annoyed as he

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

weren't 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,

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

afford to lose his temper. All he could do was watch

what about helping me out? This is my first time

just told you he won't even help his wife, yet here

wife's thoughts. Did she call Ruby an unwanted

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