My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon (Audrey) novel Chapter 15

At eight-fifty, Audrey made her way downstairs to Rhodes Enterprises. As she strolled through the office, colleagues greeted her with smiles.

"Ms. Rhodes, good morning!"

"Ms. Rhodes, happy wedding!"

She responded with a smile and a nod to each one, but as soon as she walked away, whispers erupted behind her.

"Why does she even bother showing up? If I were her, I'd just pack it in and leave in shame."

Audrey caught a bit of the chatter, frowned slightly, and quickened her steps toward her office. Passing by the pantry, she overheard more gossip.

"Did you hear Audrey's back at work today? She can't really think there's still a place for her here, can she?"

Someone laughed sarcastically and added, "She's been leeching off this family for so long. It's about time she figured out she doesn't belong here."

"And that wedding she had yesterday? Talk about a disaster!"

"What's the deal?"

"She's probably just in denial about not being the Rhodes' real daughter. I mean, her fiancé bailed on her for the real daughter, and she married someone else on the spot. Seems like she's trying to make a scene just to shame everyone!"

"Wow, what a low blow! Mr. Hayes was smart to ditch her for Miss Harper. Those two are a much better match. Honestly, Audrey, the fake daughter, should have been shown the door ages ago."

Audrey couldn't help but smile bitterly at their words. She thought she had put in the effort at the company, treated everyone well, and even looked past their little mistakes.

But here she was, being dragged through the mud just to make Eliza look good. Maybe she had been too nice after all.