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

company for your fanfiction hour?” I tapped my watch, then let

let it slide this time.”

relief. I told them to

back to work

me. “Olivia, I’m really sorry, we shouldn’t have gossiped about you behind your back.”

circulate something honorable? For example, clarify

future mistress.”

nodded compliance. Their eyes betrayed lingering

didn’t bother explaining.

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

break room, I saw Zach

isn’t

of rare. Maybe he’s clearing deadlines before Saturday’s

water, I

we shouldn’t have gossiped about you behind

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.

climbed back upstairs, mug in hand. The truth about Evan’s New York trip crystallized as I filled my water bottle-

room, I saw Zach grinding beans.

Jones isn’t napping

he’s clearing

nodded. Getting my water, I

time, I bet you’ll be

accompanying him.”

“Why?”

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