Chapter 23 Just How Much of a Jerk Norman Is

• “Hey, Deedee.” As soon as Diane reached the office, Maureen, a colleague with whom she was previously not on close terms with, came up to her in a warm and enthusiastic manner. “Tell me, Deedee—who are you exactly? They’re all saying that you’re the wife of Evergreen Incorporated’s president. Is that true? Oh, gosh! You’re so amazing, Deedee!” Maureen balled her fists while looking at her with admiration and envy. Since it wasn’t working hours yet, other colleagues instantly gathered around them. They took turns to speak and pester Diane with more questions about Christopher.
• Diane knew that her marriage to Christopher was not as happy and deserving of congratulations as the start of other ordinary marriages, so she merely smiled without saying much. “Stop making wild guesses, you all.”
• “We aren’t making wild guesses,” Maureen retorted in displeasure. She then said animatedly, “How could you say that you and Christopher are unrelated to each other when Mr. Adler has been removed from his position as the planning director? Everyone saw you two standing together and talking to each other at the banquet on Friday. Besides, everyone also saw how Miss Mayfair bullied you in the past few days. Why would Mr. Adler be removed from his position just days after his promotion if it weren’t for Christopher speaking up on behalf of you?”