Chapter 205: On the Verge

So far, at the height of the commotion, only a few people had seen Mrs. Oconnor. Not only would they not spread rumors, but they would also likely embellish the story, praising Callie. At the very least, Nelson's status ensured that no one would dare gossip for the sake of their future. A lifestyle assistant from the secretary's office came to serve the dishes. She was shocked to see Callie but maintained a calm demeanor due to her professional training, though her mind was in turmoil. Wasn't this Miss Marsh from the design department? The somewhat mysterious figure who had been in a car accident for a project recently, a story that had circulated in Oconnor Group for several days. Unlike the senior executives earlier, the assistant was stunned to learn that Callie was Mrs. Oconnor. Her thoughts raced: Oh, no wonder Callie has been appearing frequently these days; this explains it. Nelson's working lunch was sumptuous, but Callie ate absentmindedly, habitually checking the time. Ne