Chapter 423

But Brielle was none the wiser, having told Max she wouldn’t be at the Premier Palace and had Instead gone back to Pearl Estate for some rest.

The next day, when she arrived at Dorsey International, she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was a strange odor in her office. The scent was enough to make her feel a bit queasy.

A stack of documents needing her signature was on her desk, and after attending to that, she decided to head to the top floor.

Passing by the workstation of the girl who had been the center of yesterday’s gossip, she noticed that her complexion was ghostly pale, devoid of any color.

Brielle frowned. The girl, Sydney, was usually such a cheerful soul. “If you’re not feeling well, just write me a sick note, and I’ll approve your leave.”

Sydney jumped at the sound of Brielle’s voice, shrinking back. As whispers of Mr. William’s assault allegations reached her ears, the last bit of color drained from her face. She stood up abruptly, knocking her chair to the ground.

It seemed she only then noticed Brielle, her eyes suddenly brimming with tears.

It must have been something about last night’s soup, and if it hadn’t been for Brielle’s soup, she wouldn’t have had that encounter with Spencer. Now, seeing Brielle’s innocent expression, Sydney’s heart filled with resentment.

Brielle–crying for the better part of the night, still puffy–eyed–there was

for Brielle last night. It was just Sydney’s bad

teeth. When she realized she was overreacting, she quickly cast her gaze

a bonus, making her a good candidate for her assistant. She offered a reassuring smile, “Don’t push yourself too hard.”

got a bit too invested in a TV series

young girl, so naïve.

you join me for the meeting

facing Spencer. She felt a flush of nerves but followed Brielle’s lead.

matters,

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private elevator and saw Spencer looking dapper in a crisp white suit. Despite

but headed straight

been inside for over an hour and came

The thought gave him a perverse satisfaction, much

scoundrel. Five

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