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?"

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

couldn't help but smile bitterly at their words. She thought she had put in the effort at the company, treated

being dragged through the mud just to make Eliza look good. Maybe she had been too nice after

A few of the girls inside caught sight of her,

Enterprises doesn't tolerate slackers. If you think 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

look, Audrey turned on

one of the girls couldn't resist sneering, "What's

that. Let's focus on work,"

Emily pushed the door open and walked in, carefully setting down a

The past couple of days without you have been

that in the past,