Chapter 106 No Way Out

In the following days, Nancy and Joseph were almost inseparable. They appeared together in the company cafeteria, left work together, and their every move became the hottest gossip within Gates Corporation. The office chatter only grew more intense. Donald watched it all, growing increasingly uneasy. He murmured, "Isn't Nancy supposed to be Mr. Gates' wife? Why is she getting so close to Mr. Joseph now? But with her charm, I guess it's also understandable." Near the end of the workday, Nancy and Joseph walked side by side out of the elevator. Suddenly, Nancy seemed to remember something and paused mid-step. "Oh, right. Tomorrow is my friend Tina's birthday. Will you be attending, Mr. Gates?" Joseph tilted his head, lips curved in a perfectly measured smile, though his eyes remained unfathomably dark. He knew this was just another excuse for her to get closer to him, but he was more than willing to play along. "Of course." A faint smile appeared on Nancy's face. "In that case, I