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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I made my way to Erickson’s office and threw open

was behind his desk, engrossed in paperwork, when I entered. He looked up,

“You need to do something about

if I were nothing more than an inconvenience. “Evie, I’ve already spoken to Jasper. He assured me that he’s

and frustration. “How? You were there, and you known dam well

the victim in the eyes of the public, but they had reduced his influence to that of a bystander rather than

scandal would hardly touch

know it. Jasper is using this situation to

and I both know that you’ve benefited from our relationship. Remember, you’ve been using me to lift your own status within

truth to fit his own narrative. The sense of

in this scandal as Jasper is,” I accused, my voice trembling with emotion. “You can’t even admit that you’re using me as a shield to

with his smug expression. The weight of the situation, the relentless gossip and slander, had become too much

left the office building, my emotions were in turmoil. The sense of isolation and despair

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nightmare. My status as a competent and hardworking

scandal that had tainted my life was now seeping into every corner, and all I had were my friends to back me up. Unfortunately

of Penny sitting on the

gently, taking my hand.

sat down. I sank into the cushion beside

won’t stop. Everywhere I go, people want to know who I am. what I’m

she listened, her concern deepening. “But surely you c do something about it,

rapidly–shaking my head. I’ve tried. Penny. I confronted Erickson, told him to dismiss Jasper’s claims, but he’s just

hand on my shoulder. “I’m so sorry you’re going through this, Evie. This is a huge