The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 285

News of Belle's demotion spread quickly throughout the corporate firm, but no one knew the reason for her return to the sales department. Behind closed doors, everyone was guessing it was because Belle was too stunningly beautiful and had stirred up jealousy in the legendary wife of the CEO.

Belle handled all the speculation among coworkers with grace and confidence. Her unwavering demeanor only fueled their conjectures further, making it seem like the exceptional Belle was indeed the object of the CEO's wife's envy.

Facing her colleagues' overt and covert probing, Belle simply smiled and remained silent. She set aside the work in her hands, standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows in the sales department, lost in thought as she watched everything happening downstairs.

The sales department and the CEO's office were just a floor apart. Belle found an excuse to get water and walked to the pantry on the upper floor.

Inside the pantry, a secretary called Molly was busily preparing tea for the CEO.

"What's up, Molly? You seem busy?" Belle greeted Molly cordially.

Molly paused, seeing it was Belle, and she chuckled. "Oh, it's you, Belle."

Molly was aware of Belle's capabilities. Who in the company wouldn't envy Belle's constant rise in ranks? Molly didn't know why Belle got demoted this time. So, she still greeted Belle politely.

"Indeed," Belle nodded slightly. "Molly, how's work these days? Adjusting well?"

"Quite alright, Belle. If you hadn't moved to the sales department, I wouldn't be so busy, haha," Molly responded.

In truth, Molly had worked under Belle previously and had almost been fired due to some mistakes she had made. It was Belle who had saved Molly’s job, so she was always grateful to Belle.

Belle looked a bit downcast. "Molly, I have a personal favor to ask. Could you help?"

Molly nodded immediately. "As long as I can do it, just tell me. Actually, I owe you one. I wouldn't be here anymore if it wasn't for you."

"It's a small thing, really small. You can definitely do it!" Belle said, her face twisting into a coy expression. "This is my secret, you must promise, you'll keep it a secret, and you won't laugh at me!"

"Don't worry, I swear! I'll keep your secret!" Molly lifted her hand solemnly as if taking an oath.

"Good, come closer," Belle summoned Molly to her side in a secretive manner and lowered her voice to say, "Actually, I have a secret that I've kept buried in my heart for a long time. That is, I really like Mr. Andersen. Previously, it was enough just to be near him, and I didn't want to harbor any other thoughts towards him. But Mrs. Andersen got angry, as you know. After that, I was transferred out of the CEO's office."

Molly's eyes widened in surprise. She had never imagined that Belle had been secretly harboring feelings for the CEO. But it made sense, with Mr. Andersen being so handsome, wealthy, and charming, probably every woman would fall for him.

"Don't worry, Belle. I won't tell anyone about this." Molly said seriously, almost as if she was pounding her chest in assurance.