With a sudden burst of courage, Ariana flung open the cubicle door, startling the cackling duo. The laughter was suddenly silenced as the women gaped at Ariana in disbelief.

As Donna’s subordinates, they had long been accustomed to following her lead. Taking their cue from Donna’s disdainful attitude, they too decided to taunt and harass the hapless newcomer, Ariana.

But being caught red-handed by the person they were gossiping about, they still felt a bit embarrassed.

As if unfazed by the rude and belittling remarks, Ariana approached the sink to clean her hands, but not before retaliating with a sharp comeback. “Why don’t you continue? You’re right, I did land this job because of my connections. I am, in fact, the paramour of a leader.”

Her words hung in the air, leaving the two women speechless.

Smirking slyly, Ariana turned off the faucet and uttered in a tone loaded with insinuation, “But let’s not guess too lowly. I suggest you guess someone with more clout. Perhaps I am the wife of the CEO himself.”

Despite the convincing delivery, Ariana’s bold claim was met with ridicule and laughter.

of you and Mr. Theodore Anderson together is a complete joke,” sneered one woman. “If you really

Theodore’s position is precarious. Why not aim higher and set

within Ariana was about to boil

car accident and is still recovering. Yet, you two find it fitting to start spreading rumors. Do you not fear your words may reach his ears? After all, Theodore is the eldest son

if he’s an Anderson? He’s just disabled. With Mr. Jasper Anderson entering

out a chuckle. “Jasper? That buffoon is no match for Theodore. If he ever

women stared at Ariana in disbelief. “Are you insane? How could you say something like that about

it or not.” Ariana didn’t want to waste any more breath on them.

Anderson family’s mansion

massive screen perched on the wall in front of him displayed a video call in progress. Horace’s

frown on his face, Horace hesitated, as if he had

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