At the charity gala, Chloe stood in the corner, her champagne glass untouched, her mind preoccupied with the whispers circulating around her. The relentless gossip about her supposed affair with Leo was spreading like wildfire, stoked by envious colleagues who took pleasure in her discomfort. She had endured their snide remarks and judgmental glances for weeks, but tonight, it felt particularly unbearable.A group of designers stood nearby, laughing quietly, their eyes occasionally darting in her direction. Chloe clenched her fists, her heart pounding in her chest. She had done nothing wrong, yet here she was, painted as the villain. Even though Leo had assigned a driver to ensure her safety after the terrifying attack, people assumed it was something scandalous. Rumors had a way of taking on a life of their own.As the room buzzed with conversation and music, one of her colleagues, Amanda, approached with a smirk on her face. "So, Chloe," she began, her voice dripping with mock sweet
Last Updated : 2024-09-21 Read more