Chapter 619

Alberto Patrick’s gaze followed Eleanor’s swiftly retreating figure, her jaw tightening until her teeth ached. She pushed back her chair and rose abruptly— Only to stop after just two steps. Her hands curled into tight fists, nails biting into her palms as she stood rooted in place, glaring in the direction Eleanor had vanished. “Alberto…” Abigail’s voice broke the silence as she approached, with Zachary falling into step beside her. “How did she find out?” The tall actress’s brows drew together in a sharp frown, her voice low but heavy with irritation. How could Susan—that woman—possibly know about their secret arrangement to pair up? She hadn’t even been present when they discussed it. The others turned toward Alberto as if expecting her to have the answer. “How should I know?!” Alberto’s voice cracked like ice, her expression dark with fury. The sudden outburst froze the air in the room, the atmosphere dropping several degrees. No one dared speak for a beat too long. “Alright, alrig