No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 80

"I bet it's because she doesn't have the credentials. Who's going to believe someone who never even finished college could develop a breakthrough medicine? If people see her interview, they might not even trust the drug!"

"You're right. Faye definitely presents a better image for our lab."

The two women chatted as they left the room.

A few minutes later, Eleanor stepped out. She entered the elevator and pressed the button for the lab floor. She tried not to let her colleagues' gossip bother her, but it still left a bitter taste.

Turning into the corridor, she spotted Gwenda walking arm-in-arm with Faye. Faye's eyes narrowed at the sight of her, but Eleanor simply nodded in greeting.

"Hi, Eleanor," Gwenda called out with a friendly smile.

As they passed, Faye suddenly stopped and turned, calling after her. "Eleanor, I need to explain. I never meant to take your spot for last night's interview."

Eleanor turned, meeting her gaze.

She said nothing, but Faye could feel the weight of her resentment, and it made her squirm.

"Eleanor, the interview last night was scheduled for two people," Gwenda interjected, trying to smooth things over. "Faye had to step in at the last minute. Don't blame her."

"I'm not blaming her," Eleanor replied coolly.

But Faye bristled. "You say you're fine with it, but that's not what you really think, is it?"

"Faye, I'm sure Eleanor isn't blaming you," Gwenda soothed. "Don't overthink it."

Eleanor offered a faint smile and turned away.

Faye's expression soured even further; she couldn't shake the feeling that Eleanor's smile was mocking her.

"What's so special about her anyway?" Faye grumbled, biting her lip. "She just got lucky."

Gwenda laughed. "Honestly, you looked amazing on camera last night. Everyone's saying you looked even better than a movie star! And you and Dr. Kingsley made quite the pair."

A faint blush crept across Faye's cheeks. "Who said that?"

"Everyone's talking about it—wondering if you and Dr. Kingsley are secretly dating."

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