Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Art Comes From Reality

Troy didn’t bring a driver, so Imogen opened the passenger door, got in, and fastened her seatbelt. Troy sat in the driver’s seat but didn’t rush to start the car.

Troy raised his hand and loosened his collar, casually asking, “Did you tell the doctor that I’m your ex–husband?”

Upon hearing this, Imogen’s heart skipped a beat,

Imogen felt a sense of unease, wondering if Troy had discovered her secret pregnancy.

Imogen’s heart pounded as she anxiously glanced at Troy. With a hint of defiance in her voice, she decided to confront the situation head–on. “Why? Are you concerned that people will discover Sarah’s involvement in our divorce?”

“Imogen, that’s not what I meant.”

“Then what did you mean?” Imogen raised an eyebrow at Troy.

Troy pressed his lips and said, “You don’t have to be so sensitive. I don’t mean to blame you.” As Imogen’s husband, it was only natural for Troy to feel uncomfortable when he heard Imogen. refer to him as her ex–husband to others.

“Let’s just say I’m being sensitive,” Imogen replied, trying to act calm. “I said it right after the car accident, and we were already on the verge of divorce, so you are not much different from my ex–husband.”

Troy didn’t say anything and just started the car.

Imogen discreetly glanced at Troy’s expression and let out a sigh of relief.

It looked like Troy still didn’t know about her pregnancy.

Imogen closed her eyes and fell into deep thought.

With Henry’s current recovery, she wouldn’t divorce Troy in the short term. But as time passed, her growing belly would eventually be exposed….

But by then, when her pregnancy was obvious, with Henry and Layla protecting her, Troy wouldn’t be able to force her to have an abortion.

The car stopped in the underground garage of Marshall Group.

Imogen and Troy got out of the car and entered the elevator together.

The elevator slowly ascended, and neither of them spoke.

With a “ding“, the elevator stopped.

Imogen walked out first.

On the way to the office, Imogen passed through a section of the office area. Several employees greeted Imogen one after another, “Morning, Ms. Forbes.”

“Ms. Forbes, are you feeling better?”

Imogen

smiled and nodded at them. “Thank you for your concern. I’m almost fully recovered.”

After Imogen left, those people gossiped behind her.

“Hey, guess what? I saw Ms. Forbes and Mr. Marshall coming out of the elevator together just

now.”

“Don’t believe those media rumors. Ms. Forbes and Mr. Marshall are siblings. Don’t overthink it.”

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The person beside him scoffed, “What kind of siblings go watch a musical together late at night? What kind of siblings get drunk and take a car together in the middle of the night? They didn’t grow up together, so I don’t believe they have a relationship as siblings.”

“I have some insider information. Do you want to hear it?”

“What kind of information? Tell us.”

“According to insiders, it was initially impossible for Ms. Forbes to join the company. Sir Marshall only kept her around out of respect for her father, but he would never allow her to interfere in the Marshall family business. Ms. Forbes was unwilling to accept that. Now that Sir Marshall is alive, she holds the title of a Marshall family member, but once he’s gone, she will lose everything. That’s why she must secure a position within Marshall Group to secure her own status.”

“And then?”

“Can’t you see the bigger picture? That’s when she started getting close to Mr. Marshall. Don’t you get it? Sir Marshall is already advanced in age, and we don’t know how much longer he’ll be around. She needs someone to depend on, and as for their supposed sibling relationship, I highly doubt it. Even biological siblings in influential families can become adversaries. When Ms. Forbes entered the Marshall family, Mr. Marshall was already a grown adult. What kind of sibling bond could they possibly have?”

“It’s impossible. I don’t think Ms. Forbes is that kind of person.”

“Why not? Haven’t you heard that art comes from reality? In these wealthy families, even the most impossible things are possible.”

“What are you talking about?!” Suddenly, a stern voice came from behind.

The employees quickly turned around and murmured, “Mr. Jordan.”

Lane Jordan, with a stern face, looked at each of them and said coldly, “Have you all forgotten the rules of the company? During working hours, you are not allowed to whisper and gossip about your superiors. If it happens again, every one of you will be fired!”

The office became quiet, and no one dared to speak anymore.

Marshall Group had a chat group used for notifications.

The main person in charge of the chat group was Jack from the President’s office.

Troy was also in the chat group, serving as an administrator, but he had never spoken before. The chat group was generally quiet on normal days. Despite its large number of participants, employees were cautious about chatting casually due to the presence of leaders. The most frequently sent message was a brief “received.”

Today, all employees received a message in the chat group notifying everyone. They thought Jack had something important to share, but when they opened it, their eyes widened in astonishment. The person speaking in the chat group had a green administrator badge, and the nickname was Troy.

Everyone was surprised to see Troy send a message in the chat group.

[Rule 53 of Marshall Group’s Employee Code. Employees are required to maintain a strict work ethic and a positive attitude. Playful behavior, gossip, and spreading rumors are strictly prohibited during working hours. Talking behind managers‘ backs is also forbidden. Violators will receive a first warning and a 10% salary deduction for the current month. A second violation will result in a 20% salary reduction, which can be restored upon exceptional performance. A third violation will

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lead to termination, with no chance of rehiring.]

The employees quickly responded: [received.]

When Sarah came to find Troy at the company, there were already rumors among the employees. Later, Troy and Sarah were photographed together several times, and rumors spread throughout. the company as many employees thought they were a couple. And then Troy was seen with Imogen, and the rumors continued.

However, no rumors ever reached Troy, and Troy had never bothered with such trivial matters.

But today, Troy unexpectedly spoke in the chat group.

Although Troy merely repeated Rule 53, no one dared to take it lightly.

Informed employees knew that the other person involved, Imogen, had finished her leave and returned to work today.

Troy’s statement seemed to be helping Imogen clear up the rumors.

Imogen was also in the chat group and naturally saw the message.

She stared at her phone screen, slightly stunned.

Imogen suddenly remembered that not long after she joined the company, she went to the President’s office to report on her work, and she called him Troy when Lane was also there.

Troy had a serious expression and firmly corrected her, saying that in the company, regardless of whether there were other people, she should address him as “Mr. Marshall“.

Troy always maintained a professional attitude at work, never showing any intimacy toward her. He treated her like any other employee.

Imogen thought that was just who he was.

It was after Sarah went back to the country that Imogen realized Troy could show favoritism at work.

However, Imogen also realized that she wasn’t the one benefiting from it.

Today, Troy spoke in the chat group to protect her, but Imogen didn’t feel as happy as she had imagined.

Imogen suddenly realized that she didn’t need Troy’s favoritism anymore.

When the news broke, Troy was unwilling to defend her. What use was it to step in now?

All the issues that could be escalated have been escalated, all the criticisms that could be made have been made, and all the discussions that could take place have already happened.

In this case, Troy’s attempts to support her were of little use.

Imogen put down her phone and found an email from Jack in her inbox.

She opened it and found it was a disciplinary notice.

[Yesterday, the media operations intern in the PR department made a mistake that had a certain impact on Ms. Forbes and the company. The company has decided to terminate the internship, and Charlene, the director of the PR department, will have 50% of her year–end bonus deducted as punishment for inadequate supervision.]

After reading it, Imogen continued working.

She didn’t have the self–delusion that Troy was seeking justice for her.

After all, that was the official media account of the company, and every action and statement

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represented the compány

Charlene deserved punishment for using public resources for personal gain.

With a lot of employees, Marshall Group had strict rules. The fear of being caught gossiping and reporting to higher ups dissuaded most employees from engaging in private discussions.

But whenever Imogen went to the pantry to make coffee or the restroom, there was always someone looking at her.

As she exited the restroom, Imogen collided with Charlene face–to–face.

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