My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

At eight-fifty, Audrey made her way downstairs to Rhodes Enterprises. As she strolled through the office, colleagues greeted her with smiles. "Ms. Rhodes, good morning!"

"Ms. Rhodes, happy wedding!"

She responded with a smile and a nod to each one, but as soon as she walked away, whispers erupted behind her.

"Why does she even bother showing up? If I were her, I'd just pack it in and leave in shame."

Audrey caught a bit of the chatter, frowned slightly, and quickened her steps toward her office. Passing by the pantry, she overheard more gossip. "Did you hear Audrey's back at work today? She can't really think there's still a place for her here, can she?"

Someone laughed sarcastically and added, "She's been leeching off this family for so long. It's about time she figured out she doesn't belong here." "And that wedding she had yesterday? Talk about a disaster!"

"What's the deal?"

daughter. I mean, her fiancé bailed on her for the real daughter, and she married someone else on the spot. Seems like she's trying to make a scene just to shame everyone!" "Wow, what a low blow! Mr. Hayes was smart to ditch her for Miss Harper. Those two are a much better match. Honestly, Audrey, the fake daughter, should

smile bitterly at their words. She thought she had put in the effort at the company,

being dragged through the mud just to make

the door, the sound of giggles spilling out from the pantry. A few of the girls inside caught sight of

before it gets too late." The room fell silent. This was the first time Audrey had reprimanded anyone with such seriousness since joining the company

threatening look, Audrey turned on her

sneering, "What's

enough of that. Let's focus on work,"

a seat. Moments later, her assistant Emily pushed the

days without you have been chaos. The gossip from those women is outrageous!" Emily

Emily hesitated, realizing that in the