The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 120

Walking into the law firm felt like stepping into a lion’s den. The scandal that had engulfed my life had found its way into the workplace, and my co–workers seemed all too eager to taunt me. They huddled in small groups, whispering and casting judgmental glances in my direction. I could hear their hushed voices, their words dripping with malice, as they listened to Jasper’s slanderous tales.

had expected some level of hostility, but the reality of their taunts and sneers cut deeper than I could have imagined. I had become a pariah in my own workplace, a target of ridicule and gossip.

As I made my way to my desk, I couldn’t escape the feeling of being watched. Their gazes bore into me, their smirks and knowing looks far from hidden.

“I don’t know how we didn’t see it,” one coworker, Talia, muttered. “She was always so bold with him. Jasper was right.”

Another one chimed in, “No wonder I haven’t been moving up. Clearly, some people don’t have to work as hard…”

Jasper, emboldened by the attention he was receiving, had taken to openly fueling the gossip. He didn’t even attempt to hide his satisfaction as he regaled my co- workers with his version of the story. His accusations were as cruel as they were baseless, and I could feel the walls closing in on me.

“I thought he was taking advantage at first,” he said, standing in the middle of the room where others have gathered. “But after hearing that one conversation, I realized who she really was.”

“Really!” Talia exclaimed, casting a glare in my direction. “And she always looked so innocent before, walking around in oversized sweaters and long sweaters. A guess she figured the librarian look wouldn’t give her the opportunities she needed.”

Lori guffawed. “Oh! No wonder she’s been looking like a skank recently!”

At that, the group erupted with laughter, barely acknowledging the need for curtesy at that point.

I knew I couldn’t let this continue. I needed to confront Erickson, to demand that

he dismiss Jasper’s claims and put an end to this madness. With a determined

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way to Erickson’s office and

paperwork, when I

steady despite the turmoil raging within me. “You need to do something about Jasper. His lies are ruining my

his eyes flicking over me as if I were nothing more

felt a surge of anger and frustration. “How? You were there, and you known dam well that I wouldn’t even lay a finger on you,

his computer, as if my insult hardly grazed him. I suppose it wouldn’t. He wasn’t exactly considered the victim in the eyes of the public, but they had reduced

scandal would hardly touch him, and he

me are false, and you know it. Jasper is using this situation to

know that you’ve benefited from our relationship. Remember, you’ve been

what I was hearing. The man I had once respected and trusted was now twisting the truth to fit his own narrative. The sense of betrayal cut deep. and I couldn’t contain my

is,” I accused, my voice trembling with emotion. “You can’t even

of Erickson’s office, leaving him behind with his smug expression. The weight of the situation, the relentless gossip and slander, had become too much to bear, and I needed to

my emotions were in turmoil. The sense of isolation and despair weighed heavily on me, and

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and hardworking Lawyer had become

that had tainted my life was now seeping into every corner,

sitting on the couch. She was watching me; her

Penny stated gently, taking my hand. I

sat down. I sank into the cushion beside

“The hate just won’t stop. Everywhere I go, people want to know who I am. what

brow furrowed as she listened, her concern deepening. “But surely you c do something about it, right? Can you confront

I’ve tried. Penny. I confronted Erickson, told him to dismiss Jasper’s claims, but he’s just as complicit in this

thoughtfully and placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “I’m so sorry you’re