Chapter 12. Rumors

Even though she married a famous billionaire who had the power, money, and all the connections, Michelle persevered at her work and didn't use her husband as an excuse to slack off. She'd been trying so hard to prove her worth, wanting to earn the acknowledgement of her colleagues and change their impression of her.

However, she knew it wasn't easy when her reputation had been tainted since the day she got hired as the CEO’s secretary.

One busy day... Michelle stormed out of the cab and ran into the familiar building of Steinfield Company. Holding a pile of documents in her arms, she tried not to bump into anyone as she ran towards the elevator. She was late due to the traffic jam, and weeks of being married to the CEO had made her learn that tardiness was part of his hate list.

"Excuse me! Please, excuse me," she said to anyone who walked the same way as she did.

She saw the elevator open and so she ran as fast as she could. Its door was already closing, whi