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?"

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

thought she had put in the

the mud just to make Eliza

spilling out from the pantry. A few of the girls inside caught sight of

you can just hang around gossiping, you might want to leave 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 two years ago. The chatting employees quickly lowered their heads like

a threatening look, Audrey turned on her heel

couldn't resist sneering, "What's the point in getting all

that. Let's focus on work," another chimed

her office and took a seat. Moments later, her assistant Emily pushed

without you have been chaos. The gossip from those women is

realizing that in the past, even a single comment from her would prompt a reaction