The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter

Chapter 285

News of Belle’s demotion spread quickly throughout the corporate firm, but no one knew the reason for her return to the sales department. Behind closed doors, everyone was guessing it was because Belle was too stunningly beautiful and had stirred up jealousy in the legendary wife of the CEO

Belle handled all the speculation among coworkers with grace and confidence. Her unwavering demeanor only fueled their conjectures further, making it seem like the exceptional Belle was indeed the object of the CEO’s wife’s envy

Facing her colleagues overt and covert probing. Belle simply smiled and remained silent. She set aside the work in her hands, standing before the floor to ceiling windows in the sales department, lost in thought as she watched everything happening downstairs

The sales department and the CEOs office were just a floor apart. Belle found an excuse to get water and walked to the pantry on the upper floor

Inside the pantry a secretary called Molly was busily preparing tea for the CEO

“What’s up Molly You seem busy Belle greeted Molly cordially

Molly paused, seeing it was Belle, and she chuckled. Oh, it’s you. Belle

Molly was aware of Belle’s capabilities Who in the company wouldn’t envy Belle’s constant rise in ranks? Molly didn’t know why Belle got demoted this time. So, she still greeted Belle politely

nodded slightly “Molly how’s work these days?

if you hadn’t moved to the sales department, I wouldn’t be so busy, haha

almost been fired due to some mistakes she had made It

have a

me Actually, I owe you one. i wouldn’t be here anymore if it

a small thing, really small You can definitely do it! Belle said, her face twisting into a coy expression. This is

I’ll keep your secret Molly lifted her

manner and lowered her voice to say, “Actually, I have a secret that I’ve kept buried in my heart for a long time That is. I really like Mr. Andersen Previously, it was enough just to be near him and I didn’t want to harbor any other thoughts towards him But Mrs.

the CEO But it made sense, with Mr. Andersen being so handsome, wealthy, and charming probably every woman

tell anyone about this Molly said senously, almost as if she

Even though I left the CEOs office, I was always the one who prepared his tea before. Now that it’s you, I’m really worned he might not be used to it if there’s anything you’re not sure about, just ask me i promise to tell you everything

wants to drink coffee and prefers tea instead But I don’t really know how to make tea Belle, can you teach me?”

held back her laughter and struggled to put on a surprised face. “Oh my, how could I forget such an important thing? Mi Andersen has recently given up tea He used to drink the teal brought back from my hometown, he wouldn’t touch any

will buy it from you Molly was anxious Her job was to take care of everything for Mr. Andersen. If she couldn’t even make tea properly chances were she wouldn’t last long

think I still have a few packs in my bag

didn’t have any packaging and handed them to Molly with a smile Molly this tea is hand-roasted by the elders in my

so much!” Molly carefully stored the tea leaves Belle gave her, and then asked gratefully. “Belle, how

‘We are friends, aren’t we? This is just ordinary tea from my hometown. It’s not worth