CHAPTER 34
"Ours, Not a Secret" Hazel’s POV By midmorning, the office buzz was louder than usual. People kept sneaking glances at me. Some smiled. Others whispered. A few stared, open-mouthed. I frowned, clutching my notepad as I walked past the design team’s hallway. Had I spilled something on my blouse? Then Raymond passed me, grinning like a fox. “You know, when I told Alex to stop brooding and find love, I didn’t think he’d go straight for the most adorable assistant in the building.” I froze. “What?” He winked. “Don’t act surprised, Hazel. It’s everywhere. The receptionist saw him kiss your forehead yesterday. The driver saw you leave together. Tina heard the argument after the gala. Word spreads.” I blinked. My stomach did a nervous flip. “Wait—everyone knows?” Raymond leaned closer, w
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