Chapter 184

“The CEO had a matchmaking dinner with the White Group’s heiress last night! My

best friend works under Miss White–she told me everything!”

“The White Group? Sounds like a strategic alliance.”

“And check Miss White’s lunch grid post–full spread with the CEO in the frame. Caption says: He mentioned preferring

women with good appetites. Looking

forward to Saturday’s food tour in New York.“”

“Wow, it’s too obvious! So the match. worked? They’re dating now?”

“Yeah. Guess a good appetite is suddenly a

virtue when billionaires flirt.”

“Ugh, my ship sank! The CEO belongs with Mr. Louis!”

“Since when? Are you crazy? Mr. Jones is obviously into Olivia!”

“Enough. Nobody wins. All your delusions. crash today, okay? Once Mr. Jones has a legitimate girlfriend, every other fantasy turns… inappropriate.”

“So Olivia becomes the mistress then.”

The gossip group fell silent.

Someone finally muttered, “What else can you be if you’re loved but not marriageable? Dynasties need politically viable wives. That’s how it works.”

I stepped into the office and cleared my throat sharply.

Their panic sharpened when they recognized me. I could tell they all

the company for your fanfiction hour?” I tapped my watch, then let my tone thaw.“Though

boost productivity. I’ll let it slide this

sigh of relief. I

to

I’m really sorry, we shouldn’t have gossiped about

please at least circulate something honorable? For example, clarify that I’m neither Mr. Jones’s woman nor

future mistress.”

compliance. Their eyes

didn’t bother explaining.

mug in hand. The truth about Evan’s New York trip crystallized as I filled my water

the break room, I saw

Jones isn’t

he’s

my water, I took a sip

to me.“Olivia, I’m really sorry, we shouldn’t

mind.“Well, gossip’s inevitable, but can you guys please at least circulate something honorable?

future mistress.”

eyes betrayed lingering

bother explaining.

truth about Evan’s New York trip crystallized as I filled my

I saw

Jones isn’t napping today?”

rare. Maybe he’s clearing deadlines before Saturday’s outing.”

nodded. Getting my water, I took a sip

I bet

accompanying him.”

“Why?”

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