The Times Group remains silent on the circulating rumors of Ryan and Bonnie's engagement, fueling speculation and leading everyone, including Ryan's own staff, to believe it's true.
This silence puts Eudora in a precarious position within the company. Everyone knows she was Ryan's “bedding” assistant. With his impending marriage, Eudora is now seen as a discarded relic. A sparrow can't become a phoenix, and if she doesn't find a way out quickly, she'll be left vulnerable to the wrath of the true phoenix.
The change in her colleagues' attitude towards Eudora is palpable. Whispers and snide remarks follow her, and even basic courtesy seems to have vanished from their interactions, replaced by a condescending air.
Vivian, in particular, has become increasingly hostile. The worst incident
