A pang of uncertainty gripped Eleanorâs heart.
Would Brian forget about her if she didnât do anything?
As anticipated, Rosalynn found herself the center of attention after walking out of Brianâs office.
Internally, she cursed Brian, but she maintained a facade of composure.
Later in the afternoon, Eleanor arrived, her assistant distributing cakes to everyone in the studio.
Since they were eating her treats, they felt obliged to treat her kindly.
The atmosphere was nearly infectious, with most employees in good spirits.
âSee, this is how the bossâs girlfriend should act.
â
âWho do you think Mr.
Hughes Likes more?â
âIâd put my money on Eleanor.
â
âIâd have to agree with you on that one.
â
Huddled together, the gossipy employees whispered among themselves.
Mary glanced at Rosalynnâs tranquil demeanor and snorted.
She believed Rosalynn must be seething with jealousy now that Eleanor was here.
Rolling her eyes, Mary sauntered over to Rosalynn, intent on provoking her.
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âRosalynn, why arenât you having the cake? Feeling ashamed? You really should know your place.
â
Rosalynnâs gaze remained fixed on the documents in front of her.
Inadvertently, she knocked her coffee and cake to the floor, the mess landing at Maryâs feet.
The mousse from the cake smeared her trousers.
Mary let out a scream.
âIâm sorry.
I didnât do it on purpose,â Rosalynn apologized nonchalantly.
âYouâre sorry? Rosalynn, was this intentional?â Mary glared at her soiled trousers, her fury evident.
Rosalynn arched an eyebrow and replied, âI already told you it was an accident.
How about taking off those dirty pants? IâLl even help you clean them.
â