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.

the night, still puffy–eyed–there was Brielle looking

had been looking for Brielle last

she was overreacting, she quickly cast her gaze downward.

a bonus, making her a good candidate for her assistant. She

really, I’m fine. I just got a bit too invested in a TV series last night, and I

a young girl,

me

Going upstairs meant possibly facing Spencer. She

matters, didn’t notice

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the private elevator and saw Spencer looking dapper in a crisp

linger on the sight but headed straight for the conference

in there? Alivia’s been inside for over an hour and came in with Mr.

conquest from last night. The thought gave him a perverse satisfaction, much like the thrill he used to get from his clandestine affairs behind Brielle’s back.

was a scoundrel. Five

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