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.

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 be treated like a sacrificial

read her thoughts and promptly agreed in his mind. If my wife hates it, then I hate it

issue? Tell me about it." Alexander turned toward

became even more nervous, unsure

it's okay," Isabella coaxed with

instantly breathed a sigh of

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

Oliver's face instantly

just dawned on him that he had been patronized by

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

due to various personal relationships, it would inevitably lead to internal decay. Alexander's personality simply

watch could be handled impartially. Take the current situation, for instance;

of approval for

employee

He appeared extremely annoyed as

utterly unbelievable. These were people who were supposed to attend his engagement party in just a

was never willing to help. It was only after I left to work on my

them. He wasn't inflexible either. As

due to Isabella's remarks, Oliver couldn't afford to lose his temper. All he could do was watch the

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

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

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

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and furrowed his brows. "Who are you?" he asked, "Please, show some respect. Don't