Chapter 347

To cut down on gossip and avoid tarnishing Donovan's reputation, Giselle had already agreed with him to keep their marriage under wraps for the time being. That morning, she shadowed him as his "assistant" through a board meeting, and afterward sat quietly in his office, listening in as he discussed a new antibiotic project with the R&D team. She had studied medicine, and though she'd spent the past few years working as a vet, she wasn't a complete outsider to pharmaceutical science. She could follow most of the technical discussions and understand the jargon, even though she wasn't qualified for a high-level research role. With her quick learning, she could easily handle other positions around the company. By the time the clock ticked past eleven, the office finally quieted down. Donovan was still buried in paperwork, his focus unwavering. Giselle slumped onto the couch with a groan. "You keep working," she muttered. "I need a nap—I'm exhausted." Without looking up, he replie