Chapter 354

Evelyn swiftly changed the subject, and Victoria nodded in agreement, ending the discussion.

Taking the elevator back to her office, Evelyn heard the shrill voice of a woman demanding answers.

"Gregory, tell me right now! Who was that woman in your car? What's going on between you two? Are you cheating on me?"

Evelyn stepped closer and saw Gregory gripping Danielle's wrist, trying to pull her away, but Danielle clung stubbornly to the doorframe.

Gregory's expression darkened. "Enough," he said through gritted teeth. "I told you, she's just a friend. If you keep this up, I'm sending you back to Dresden."

Danielle only grew more hysterical.

Her eyes glazed over as she hissed, "You want me gone so you can be with her, is that it? You think I won't find out who she is?" She yanked out her phone and shoved photos in the employees' faces. "Look! Your boss enjoys everything my family has given him while sneaking around with another woman. Tell me—doesn't that make him a hypocrite?"

Gregory's patience snapped.

The usually composed man now radiated fury. When Danielle tried to break free and show the photos to everyone, Gregory released her abruptly. As she stumbled toward the workstations, his hand shot out, gripping her arm before delivering a sharp slap across her cheek.

"Danielle," he growled. "This is an office. Take your tantrum somewhere else before you humiliate yourself further."

Danielle froze.

Gregory had never laid a hand on her before. Even at her worst, he'd only ever raised his voice.

This was the first time.

Her voice trembled. "You hit me?"

Gregory said nothing, his gaze cold.

"You actually hit me," she whispered. "Who do you think you are?"

Then she lunged at him. Gregory caught her wrists effortlessly and dragged her toward the exit.

That was when he noticed Evelyn standing by the door, watching. His expression tightened briefly before he hauled Danielle out.

Their argument echoed through the workspace, drawing stares. Evelyn quickly instructed Gabrielle to ensure no one recorded the scene, then murmured to Gregory as he passed, "Talk it out. Don't do something you'll regret."

She couldn't condone a man striking a woman, no matter how infuriating Danielle was.

Once they were gone, Evelyn retreated to her office.

She had barely settled when Gabrielle rushed in, eyes wide with gossip.

"Ms. Mitchell," she whispered. "I saw the photos Ms. Parker took. You'll never guess who that woman with Mr. Wilson is—"