Lance cast an icy glance over the driver, his expression unreadable as he uttered a single, biting word. "Leave." The driver froze in place, unsure what to do. "You're fired," Lance added coldly before slamming the car door shut. Without another glance, he calmly picked up his fallen phone, scrolled through his contacts, and made a call. Meanwhile, Isaac was seated in his office, the center of attention among a lively group of colleagues. Lance had been absent from work for days. When Isaac called to check in, he was informed that Lance wouldn't be showing up for the entire week. The news had spread like wildfire, bringing unexpected joy to the employees. Lance's intimidating presence no longer loomed over them, and the workplace, once filled with tension, now buzzed with lighthearted chatter. With spirits high, people naturally turned to gossip.Isaac, ever the storyteller, was entertaining the group with various tales when someone suddenly piped up, "Isaac, tell us about Mr. Johnston's romantic past!" The suggestion sparked instant excitement. Everyone knew the rumors—Lance's wife was just a stand-in for his first love. The story must be exciting. The room erupted with chatter. "Yes! Come on, Isaac, tell us all about Mr. Johnston's love story!" The enthusiasm was infectious, and Isaac couldn't help but grin as he slapped his thigh. "Alright, alright! Let me tell you!" All attention turned to him in an instant. Even those holding drinks paused, their cups hovering mid-air as they waited for him to speak. But as soon as Isaac opened his mouth, he hesitated, unsure where to begin. "What's the holdup, Isaac? Why aren't you saying anything?" "Yes, Mr. Johnston's not here to stop you. What's the problem?""Why not start with his first love?" suggested one of the women in the group. "He's young, rich, and comes from an incredible family. The girl he fell for must have been amazing, right?" A male colleague nodded in agreement. "I've seen Ms. Dolton before. She's stunning—a perfect fit for Mr. Johnston!" "She deserves the title of 'first love,'" someone else chimed in. Isaac couldn't help but feel conflicted when he heard that. In his opinion, Virginia didn't quite live up to their glowing expectations. Sure, Virginia was attractive and sweet. But when compared to Addison, she didn't hold a candle. If Virginia could be described as lovely and delicate, Addison was radiant and unforgettable. Next to Addison, Virginia seemed ordinary, almost unremarkable. Isaac couldn't understand what Lance saw in her. "Talking about Ms. Dolton?" Isaac frowned, shaking his head. He quickly changed the subject. "Let me tell you about Mr. Johnston and Ms. Daves instead. That's a love story full of twists and heartbreak!" "Mr. Johnston and Ms. Daves?" someone asked, confused. "Are you talking about the stand-in?""What kind of love story could he have with a stand-in? Isaac, you're just too scared to spill the truth about Mr. Johnston!"