Chapter 132

Too bad the conversation didn't last long—someone quickly cut in with a hushed warning, "Shh, stop talking nonsense." Elaine picked up bits and pieces and more or less figured it out—Isabella was heading off for some long-term training. Training's not a big deal, right? What's with all the gossip? Spotting Chloe across the room, Elaine walked up and asked casually, "Chloe, what's the buzz this early in the morning?" Chloe lit up when she saw Elaine, as always, but still lowered her voice. "Isabella's leaving for some two-year training program." She held up two fingers for emphasis. "Two whole years? That came out of nowhere." Elaine blinked, genuinely caught off guard. That was a long time, no matter how you looked at it. "I know, right?" Chloe leaned in, clearly loving the gossip. "It's been spreading like wildfire since early this morning." Elaine frowned slightly. "Is the news confirmed?" "Totally. Basically the whole office knows." Chloe nodded with certainty. "That's weird..." Ela