Chapter 11: So This Is What They're Like in Private

Was Charles really on this business trip with Linda? ... After work, Daphne rushed straight to Alicia’s house, chattering as she circled around her. "Let me tell you some gossip. Originally, it wasn’t supposed to be Charles who went on this trip to discuss ‘Valorite’ with external partners, but someone else. But for some reason, it ended up being your husband, Charles, who went. And get this—Linda got appointed as a special consultant for the company and went on the trip with him!" If it were the old Alicia, hearing this news about Charles and Linda would have driven her to tears. But now, hearing about them didn’t stir any emotions in her, not even a ripple. "They're going to get married soon. Walking together—well, isn’t that to be expected?" Alicia said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. Daphne, frustrated with Alicia's indifference, shook her head. "Honestly, if anyone in this world deserves Charles, it’s you. Linda? She's just trying to latch onto him. Her work skills are wors