Olivia

Alice had the decency to look embarrassed. "Nothing. Just... you know how people talk."

My stomach clenched. "What are people saying?"

The three exchanged glances.

"Nothing specific," Vivian said carefully. "Just the usual office gossip when someone gets a big promotion soon after marrying the CEO."

"I've been working my ass off for so long," I reminded them, anger simmering beneath my professional facade. "I've stayed late, come in on ...