Chapter 123:When lunchtime arrived, the office was buzzing with chatter as employees gathered, eager to indulge in gossip and catch up on thetest dramas.


    What do you think of the new boss What''s her story How did she manage to call Mr.


    Lloyd''s attention, one employee wondered.


    I heard that Mr.


    Lloyd had to invite her several times before he finally agreed toe on board.


    Just then, Marc''s phone buzzed with a new message.


    Use whatever method you need to get Allison out of thepany.


    Once you do, a rich reward awaits you, plus the opportunity to join the Stevens Group.


    The message, sent by Mny, came with an extensive dossier.


    Marc had crossed paths with Mny years ago, when she tried to divert information from the Charismapany, tempting him with bribes to do her dirty work.


    It had been an easy job, so why not take it.


    As for Allison, Marc had already nned her dismissal, even without Mny asking him.


    After all, Allison seemed maniptive, and there was no way she was superior to him! That woman must have seduced Mr.


    Lloyd! A smug smile spread across Marc''s face as hezily typed: Don''t worry, Miss Johnson.


    Consider it done.


    He then looked at his colleagues, noting the mixed expressions on their faces, and adjusted his sses.


    I heard our new boss has a questionable past.


    You remember Miss Johnson, who just arrived today.


    No wonder she harbors so much animosity toward Allison.


    After all, Allison took Mr.


    Stevens away, stealing Miss Johnson''s fiancé! Marc continued conspiratorially: I have solid information that Ms.


    Johnson and Mr.


    Stevens were childhood sweethearts.


    She probably flew abroad out of sheer frustration.


    A voice interjected nonchntly: Well, in the end, true love always finds a way.


    Marc shook his head, as if they didn''t understand.


    The worst thing is that Allison and Mr.


    Stevens just broke up, and now she''s gone with Mr.


    Lloyd! But the Lloyd family is most prestigious; It''s not exactly a walk in the park to enter their circle.


    Everyone was so immersed in the gossip that their lunches were forgotten, their eyes shining with excitement.


    Office life could be painfully mundane, and there was nothing more exciting than juicy rumors.


    Marc''stest revtion reminded everyone of something significant.


    Ken was the heir to the Lloyd family, and he needed to marry someone of equal status.


    Exactly.


    There''s no way the Lloyd family would let an orphan be their mistress.


    Right, and Miss rke is divorced.


    It''s probably just an adventure.


    Yes, if she stumbles, she''ll be the first to go! The small group that had been reprimanded that morning now felt a sense of satisfaction.


    They began scheming to make Allison''s life miserable.


    Encouraged by the reward Mny had promised him, Marc escted his n, spreading rumors throughout thepany in just three days.


    Even the cleaning staff was aware.


    During work hours, everyone stuck to their tasks, but at mealtime they gathered with their lunch boxes or takeout, intentionally avoiding Allison''spany.


    People like her You have to remind her of her ce! However, after a day or two, they began to notice that Allison seemed blissfully unaware.


    She dedicated herself to her chores alone, apparently oblivious to his silent rejection.


    But the rumors continued to darken.


    Aimee overheard two men on the stairs saying, "I wonder how our Miss rke managed tond in Mr.


    Lloyd''s bed.


    " Aimee bit her lip, wondering whether to turn a blind eye.


    Finally, she walked into theb while everyone was eating.


    She looked up and found Allison deeply absorbed in an experiment, a wave of sadness washing over her.


    Allison may have parachuted into thispany, but she was a shareholder, exceptionally qualified, and current champion of the Perfume Contest.


    Why should such a qualified person be treated like trash? Having faced nder herself in the workce, Aimee felt a pang of empathy.


    Miss rke, I''m sorry to interrupt.


    Allison turned to see Aimee with her head down, as if she were about to cry.


    What''s wrong Are you worried about somethingSome people are spreading horrible rumors about you.


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    Before Allison could offer any words offort, Aimee blurted out everything that had happened in thest few years.


    days.


    At the end of her confession, Aimee''s voice trembled with emotion.


    Those people are incredible.


    If they are jealous, they should admit it instead of hiding behind whispers.


    It''s so unfair.


    Allison felt a mixture of gratitude and amusement.


    He gently patted Aimee''s shoulder.


    Those kinds of people aren''t worth your energy.


    But I really appreciate you sharing this with me.


    Keep an eye on them, will you? I''ve been wanting to watch their antics for a while.


    Allison saw this as a great opportunity to catch the troublemakers off guard.


    After all, I won''t tolerate any nonsense in theb I supervise.


    Her voice had turned steely.


    Aimee felt her heart warm at the quiet.


    and nodded, saying firmly, Okay, I''ll keep a close eye on you.


    Allison smiled at Aimee''s determination.


    Aimee''s seriousness was endearing; His emotions were transparent, but it seemed that he was still holding something back.


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