Gossip Girl Reborn (Isabella and Alexander) novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5 First Crush

It was such a thorough investigation. She was treated as the sole suspect, with every effort directed at finding evidence to prove she was guilty.

Hannah had always believed that even if the fact that she entered the office was disclosed, Alexander’s investigation out of vigilance wouldn’t be that thorough. Hence, she saw no need to tamper with the surveillance records, deeming it an unnecessary precaution.

She hadn’t expected Alexander to be so merciless when dealing with matters related to her.

Defeated, Hannah went limp and collapsed on the ground.

Joseph was even more devastated than her.

“You really did this? You… Why would you?” Joseph’s eyes were bloodshot as he grabbed Hannah’s arm, questioning her in agitation.

Embarrassed by his son’s behavior, Hector quickly pulled Joseph aside. “What else could be the reason? She’s jealous and wants to take Mrs. Quirk’s place.”

As if struck by a bolt from the blue, Joseph exclaimed, “You’re in love with Alexander? No, that’s impossible!”

Hector felt an impending headache. Just how foolish can my son be? He’s completely blind to the truth, which everyone else can see.

Isabella shared Hector’s sentiment.

Yeah, he really is blind. He’s so into Ms. Gates, yet he has no idea Ms. Gates is in love with Alexander.

After Isabella finished saying that internally, she looked up only to see a flicker of surprise flash across Alexander’s otherwise composed face.

Wait, what? Don’t tell me Alexander never realized Ms. Gates had feelings for him. He’s such a dense man!

Alexander, already feeling awkward from Isabella’s inner thoughts, felt his cheeks burn as his expression faltered.

What is going on? I thought this was just a simple incident of an enemy bribing Ms. Gates to steal trade secrets and using Isabella as a scapegoat! Ms. Gates is in love with me? How is that possible?

“No, no! I don’t have any ulterior motives!” Hannah cried out in panic, looking at Alexander anxiously. “Yes, I did all that, but it’s nothing like what you think! I did all this to help Eleanor!”

In an instant, the entire place fell silent.

Eleanor was Alexander’s first crush.

Alexander’s expression shifted. “What did you say?”

Hannah quickly revealed, “Eleanor is coming home.”

Alexander widened his eyes, as he glanced at Isabella uneasily.

Ah, Eleanor. I know her. She’s Alexander’s first crush who heartlessly abandoned him years ago. They were once deemed a match made in heaven in high society.NôvelDrama.Org content.

Alexander was surprised that Isabella knew that, too.

Isabella wondered what Eleanor had to do with Hannah’s actions.

Alexander turned to look at Hannah with a serious expression. She’s right. What did that have to do with what she did?

Hannah, seemingly clinging to a last strand of hope, blurted out, “Eleanor and I are the best of friends. She was forced to leave you. I didn’t want the two of you to miss out on a chance at love because of a misunderstanding. I know you won’t divorce without a good reason, which is why I’m willing to play the villain in hopes of creating an opportunity for you and Eleanor.”

After saying that, Hannah lowered her head, feigning distress as if she was forced to do something she didn’t want to.

Hannah was indeed Eleanor’s best friend, and their connection drew Alexander and Hannah closer, too. Otherwise, Alexander wouldn’t have been comfortable allowing her to be the secretary and trust her wholeheartedly when he initially recruited her into the corporation.