The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1192:

Throughout the meeting, a cold distance clung to her team. Some colleagues grew outright uncooperative, while others were simply indifferent to her. Despite it all, Gracie pressed on, finishing the work as planned, though the subtle shift in atmosphere had left her uneasy.

Returning to her own office, Gracie found her assistant, Sonia Patel, following her inside.

Unable to hold back her worries, she turned to her assistant. “Sonia, did you get the feeling something was off with everyone today? I don’t remember doing anything to upset them; am I missing something?”

Having worked with Gracie long enough, Sonia knew her boss’ flaws. Gracie was sometimes arrogant but treated her well. Sonia feared that if she didn’t reveal the truth, Gracie might suffer even more.

Silently, she placed her phone on the desk, showing Gracie the messages circulating in the group chats.

Sudden clarity washed over Gracie as she scrolled through the endless stream of messages.

across the company

though it showed only her silhouette, there

the realization struck her. Who had done

the office. Sonia hurried after her, worry etched

made her way to the CEO’s

on the recent drone project. Spotting Gracie’s tear-streaked face, Milton instantly understood why she was here; he had seen the photo and had allowed the gossip to fester unchecked. The three vice presidents had witnessed the incident firsthand, and Milton had already briefed Ethan on the

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his way out, making sure to

desk. “Ethan, look at this!” she