Part 68

Adele's heart ached with an unsettling mix of curiosity and unease as she witnessed the subtle changes in Brenda's demeanor. There was a softness in her eyes, a delicate tilt to her smile whenever she mentioned Edward's name. Adele could not help but wonder if there was something more brewing beneath the surface, a clandestine connection that had eluded her until now.

But even as her suspicions gnawed at her, Adele refused to surrender to them completely. She clung to the belief that Edward, the distinguished and honorable man she had come to admire, would never succumb to the forbidden allure of a romantic entanglement with his secretary. They were both professionals, bound by the confines of their respective roles, and Adele reminded herself that it was only natural for them to share a close working relationship.

As they made their way to Edward's office, each step resonated with a hidden tension. Adele's heart raced, and her palms moistened with a mix of anticipation and apprehensi
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