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 were with him, how

waste your time chasing after a cripple. Theodore’s position is precarious. Why not aim higher and set your sights on someone like Hiram Watts?” The

fiery indignation roiling within Ariana was about to boil over. They even dared to belittle their

in a car accident and is still recovering. Yet, you two find it fitting to start spreading rumors. Do you not fear

retorted, “So what if he’s an Anderson? He’s just disabled.

couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. “Jasper? That buffoon is no match for Theodore. If

disbelief. “Are you insane?

didn’t want to waste any more breath on them. She quickly washed her hands and made a

family’s

in front of

frown on his face, Horace hesitated, as if he

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