Chapter 5
Chapter 5:
But now, things were different, and it was high time she left that job.
The following morning, as soon as Jenessa arrived at the WorldLink Group’s headquarters, a few of her more gossipy colleagues surrounded her.
“Jenessa, we’ve been waiting for you all morning! What’s going on with Mr. Haynes and that Maisie girl? Are they an item now p>
“News of Mr. Haynes throwing a welcome-home party for international supermodel Maisie Powell went viral overnight. He even invited all his friends. Looks like he’s planning to make their relationship public soon p>
“I heard that after the party, they spent the night together. Maybe she’s his future wife p>
Jenessa felt a pang of bitterness as she listened. After a brief hesitation, she replied despondently, “I don’t know much about it p>
Her colleagues exchanged glances and rolled their eyes. Obviously, they didn’t believe her.
“Come on, Jenessa! You’re Mr. Haynes’ secretary. You know him better than anyone. How could you not know any insider information? Just spill the beans already p>
Jenessa forced a weak smile. Everyone knew she was Ryan’s secretary, but very few people knew she was also his wife. He had even been reluctant to make their relationship public.
With a soft sigh, Jenessa stood her ground more firmly.
“I really don’t know, okay? Enough with the gossip p>
The colleagues wanted to press her further, but Jenessa cut them off before they could get another word out.
“I said there’s nothing to say, so quit pestering me. Were you all hired just to gossip? Get back to work, all of you p>
Her stern expression made them uneasy, but she was right; they had to comply.
“Okay, okay, we get it p>
As Jenessa walked away, they couldn’t help but mutter and grumble among themselves.
“Who does she think she is? Acting all high and mighty. Humph! She’s not the only secretary here p>
“Yeah, when she started working here out of the blue three years ago, we all thought she had some kind of relationship with Mr. Haynes. But in the end, he didn’t pay her any special attention—never took her to meetings with clients. She’s his personal secretary, but what of it? Just eye candy p>
“Her days here are numbered. Once Maisie marries Mr. Haynes, Jenessa will be the first one to go. After all, who would trust a pretty secretary around their man p>
“Exactly p>
Their laughter and unrestrained chatter filled the office, but Jenessa turned a deaf ear to it all and walked straight to her desk, immersing herself in her work.
She knew how those seemingly friendly colleagues truly saw her. But she couldn’t argue with them, because even she herself felt like a joke.
Before she knew it, it was time to leave work, and most of the secretaries had already gone home.
Just as Jenessa was packing her things, she received a call from her best friend, Brinley Lloyd.
“Hey, I saw the news this morning. What the hell is going on with Ryan and that Maisie girl? Just rumors p>
Hearing the disbelief in Brinley’s voice, Jenessa sighed heavily.