“Have you really stooped so low that you’d do anything to get your way with a man? But don’t get ahead of yourself, Rachel! Do you really think the Hunt family would ever let Tyler marry a divorced woman?”

Yvette’s blatant questioning practically nailed Rachel to the pillar of shame, as if divorce was something disgraceful.

Just like that, others started chiming in.

“Now that you mention it, I heard Ms. Rachel and Mr. Hunt had something going on five years ago. Back then, she wasn’t even divorced from Mr. Lewis yet.”

“If that’s true, their relationship might be more complicated than we thought. That woman is seriously cunning.”

“She waited five whole years just to win over Mr. Hunt? An ordinary person wouldn’t have that kind of determination.”

“I really can’t stand women like her! I don’t get what Mr. Lloyd was thinking. Sure, Ms. Yvette hasn’t really contributed much to the company over the years, but at least she’s never been caught in any scandal.”

“She probably knows she can’t make it on her own, so she’s clinging to Mr. Hunt like he’s her last lifeline.”

“You’re all jumping the gun. Who says Mr. Hunt even likes her like that? For all we know, he’s just messing around!”

Yvette noticed how all the comments were now in her favor, and a victorious smile appeared on her face. Even if it was just gossip, it worked in her favor. For now, it could delay Rachel from rising to power.

Hearing all the chatter, Gary instinctively stepped in front of Rachel and spoke to her in a soft voice.

“Ms. Rachel, we shareholders had actually planned to let you take over the company in a few days. That was Mr. Lloyd’s idea as well. Your past performance and the recent projects you’ve secured for us are very impressive. But as you can see, with everything going on now, we need to be cautious. If too many people within the company start questioning your position, it could cause problems…”

Rachel, however, didn’t look flustered at all.

“That’s fine,” she calmly replied. “I was planning to come in and familiarize myself with the environment anyway. By the way, about that new energy project, Mr. Summers, could you take a look?”

Mr. Summers’s eyes widened in surprise. “You mean the one from Sky Tech Enterprise?”

“Yes.”

He immediately pulled Rachel aside, “But Lewis Enterprise has been eyeing that project too! I even heard Mr. Lewis is already in talks with them. Do you really think we can win it?”

“We can. Trust me.”

Gary nodded without hesitation. “Alright. Good.”

Yvette scoffed. “Rachel, don’t think just because you sweet-talked Mr. Summers with one project that you can waltz in and take over the company. If you don’t clean up your mess of a love life, it’s going to be a problem.”

“Exactly! We absolutely won’t accept a woman with such a messy private life, always flirting with men, as our boss.”

“We’re all against it!”

“Right! A woman hooking up with random men is inappropriate.”

“Does Lloyd Enterprise not allow employees to date anymore?”

A deep, cold voice rang out from the entrance. It boomed with authority.

Everyone instinctively turned to face the entrance.

Cecilia caught sight of Tyler and clutched tightly at the hem of Rachel’s shirt. She was visibly excited.

“Oh my goodness, Mr. Hunt is here! He looks so hot! Did he really come here just to back you up?”

Rachel smirked. Would Tyler really be that kind?