Ch. 45: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 45

Chapter 45

Tessa said, "No, I didn’t have any time. I just happened to run into Mr. Edwards, who was rushing in when I was leaving. Ms. White, Mr. Edwards seems like he can predict the future. He looked really worried about you."

Tessa still found it strange and told Norah, "Ms. White, you don’t know how terrifying Mr. Edwards was when he arrived. He was like a different person. He crippled Mr. Lopez and beat up everyone involved. He was furious, held you tightly, and didn’t let anyone else touch you."

Tessa’s words made Norah pause, and she reached for her water to take a sip.

"Ms. White, does Mr. Edwards care that much about his employees? I’ve never seen it before. If I got hurt, would he be just as concerned?" Tessa, puzzled, wondered out loud, "Even after all these years with him, he never shows this much concern. Ms. White, does Mr. Edwards like you?"

"Cough, cough…"

Norah choked on her water when she heard that.

Tessa quickly patted her back. "Ms. White, you choked on your water."

Feeling uneasy, Norah quickly denied it, "No way, how could Mr. Edwards like me!"

Still confused, Tessa continued gossiping, "They all say that Mr. Edwards is in love with Bianca, the singer. He’s spent a lot of money on her just to make her happy. They also say Bianca was his first love, and when she came back, they rekindled things. But something doesn’t add up to me."

"Ms. White, you must know more about this," Tessa added, thinking that as Mr. Edwards' personal secretary, Norah would know his private affairs.

Norah replied indifferently, "I don’t know, maybe."

Tessa shook her head, still doubtful, "If that’s true, why is there no real evidence? Even if Mr. Edwards wouldn’t admit it, Bianca made such a scene. Someone would have caught something on camera, but there’s nothing. Those reports seem made up, but people keep spreading them."

These rumors had circulated at the company more than once, but Norah never engaged in them.

As for Bianca, Norah had seen her with Kevin at the company many times, so she naturally assumed they had a relationship.

Bianca had business dealings with Edwards'. There were many more famous stars willing to work with Edwards', yet Kevin chose Bianca. In the end, he probably pitied her.

Norah finally said, "Alright, stop talking about Mr. Edwards' private matters and just focus on your work."

Tessa nodded, "Okay, Ms. White."

Returning to work, Norah sensed a strange atmosphere. People were polite and friendly on the surface, but behind her back, they gave her odd looks.

Paulina was now more reserved, no longer competing for attention, but she still had a smug look every time she glanced at Norah.

After many years in the workplace, Norah had grown used to different environments. She didn’t overthink it and just focused on her job.

During her lunch break, Norah went to the bathroom.

The sink water was running, and she overheard some employees whispering, "Did you hear? Norah took time off because she was raped!"

"What? No way! Norah is close to Mr. Edwards. Who would dare?"

"You don’t get it. Norah wanted to move up in the world. As Mr. Edwards’ secretary, she knew she couldn’t be his wife. After so long, she probably looked for another way. Using her looks, she tried to become Mr. Lopez’s lover. When that didn’t work, she accused him of rape. She’s ruined him—he’s going to jail!"

"Norah seems so kind, but she’s obviously crafty. No wonder she stays close to Mr. Edwards. I bet she’s used plenty of tricks!"

"Ha! You’re just now realizing Norah isn’t innocent? I saw through her long ago. Look, everyone else here has more experience and talent than Norah. Paulina is way more capable and senior, but Norah still overshadows her, just because she seduced Mr. Edwards with her pretty face! This is karma—she’s lost everything and got raped…"

Suddenly, with a loud "bang," Norah emerged from the toilet, appearing behind them.

The employees who had been putting on makeup were so startled that they smeared their lipstick.

"Ms. White!"

The group quickly straightened up, greeting her respectfully.

Only Malani Grewal, who had spread the rumors, held her head high, looking at Norah with disdain.

Malani was one of Paulina's subordinates. She had connections through Paulina's family, which is how she got her job at Edwards'. She was still new to the company.

Paulina, who had worked her way up, knew how to balance things and took care of Malani, knowing her family background.

Norah’s face showed no emotion as she washed her hands, ignoring them.

The group grew nervous, unable to read her reaction.

Only Malani mistook Norah's silence for fear. With her arms crossed, she said arrogantly, "Some people are just good at pretending. If you don’t want people to know, then don’t do bad things."

Norah calmly dried her hands with a tissue, then turned to Malani and asked with a smile, "Are you talking to me?"

Malani replied confidently, "Stop pretending. Everyone in the company knows about your scandal. If I were you, I’d resign out of shame."

Norah asked, "What scandal? Who’s spreading it?"

"Does it need spreading? Someone saw you drinking with several men!" Malani, feeling smug, added, "You got your position by drinking with men, right? You use your body to climb the ladder. It’s disgusting."

Without saying a word, Norah slapped Malani across the face.

Everyone around was shocked.

Malani was stunned for a few seconds before she shouted, "How dare you hit me? My parents never hit me. How dare you?"

Norah coldly responded, "You can slander me, but I can’t hit you? If you spread rumors about me again, it won’t just be a slap. I’ll sue you, and you’ll learn that your lies can land you in jail!"

Malani’s eyes turned red with anger as she nearly stomped her feet. "You b!tch, Norah!"

Malani tried to hit Norah back, but Norah was ready. She grabbed Malani's hand and swung it toward her other cheek!