The trending photos splashed all over the internet were candid shots—Niamh being hoisted into a car by Jonathan, the two of them dining together at the CoralisNimbus Summit, Jonathan lighting fireworks for her, and even a drone display spelling out “Forgive Me.”
It didn’t take much for Niamh to realize they’d been secretly photographed the night before.
She shut off the trending feed, rolling her eyes at how bored people must be to obsess so much over her marriage and love life. Did they think it would earn them a bonus at work? What a waste of time and data.
Niamh went to the office as usual. Lately, all her energy had gone into becoming the largest shareholder of The Thomas Group, leaving little room to pay attention to her jewelry studio.
“Our boss is such a wicked woman!” Rae was gossiping with Amy in the women’s restroom.
“Did you see the trending news this morning? Turns out our boss and Mr. Thomas never divorced!”
“And Mr. Thomas was all over the tabloids with that Marina just a while ago. Serves him right—now he’s begging for forgiveness and it’s not working.”
“Exactly! I never figured Mr. Thomas for the type who can’t keep his eyes on his own plate. If it were me, I’d pick Dr. White any day…” Rae trailed off, her tone turning playful. “But, honestly, I wouldn’t say no to a night with Mr. Thomas.”
“You just have a thing for his looks.”
“Can you blame me? It’s Jonathan Thomas! He’s got money, looks, charm—you can’t tell me you don’t find him tempting.”
“I’m the boss’s assistant. I’m loyal to her, no matter how handsome Mr. Thomas is. He doesn’t deserve her.”
“But the boss has Dr. White, too! He’s already gone public as her boyfriend, and now it turns out she and Mr. Thomas never divorced? Poor Dr. White—caught in the crossfire. Is he really the other man?”
As Rae gossiped, washing her hands, Amy’s imagination was already running wild, playing out the drama in her mind.
“To be the third wheel for love—Dr. White’s really made a sacrifice.”
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