#Chapter 120: Clearing the Air

Walking into the law firm felt like stepping into a lion's den. The scandal that had engulfed my life had found its way into the workplace, and my co-workers seemed all too eager to taunt me. They huddled in small groups, whispering and casting judgmental glances in my direction. I could hear their hushed voices, their words dripping with malice, as they listened to Jasper's slanderous tales. I had expected some level of hostility, but the reality of their taunts and sneers cut deeper than I could have imagined. I had become a pariah in my own workplace, a target of ridicule and gossip. As I made my way to my desk, I couldn't escape the feeling of being watched. Their gazes bore into me, their smirks and knowing looks far from hidden. “I don’t know how we didn’t see it,” one coworker, Talia, muttered. “She was always so bold with him. Jasper was right.” Another one chimed in, “No wonder I haven’t been moving up. Clearly, some people don’t have to work as hard…” Jasper, embold