My little jealous wife

The conversation in the office continued to spiral into wild speculation as Cindy half-listened, her mind swirling with thoughts of Alexander and the gala.

Arianna's voice cut through the chatter. "Do you guys remember the gala three years ago? When that big star, Lydia Blake, got to dance with Mr. Sterling? It was all over the news for weeks. They made such a perfect pair that everyone thought they were dating."

Jake nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! And didn't they invite a bunch of celebrities that year? It was like a who's who of the entertainment industry. I heard the dance partners are usually picked through a poll, and the employees vote on who they want to see dance with Mr. Sterling."

Cindy's eyes widened in shock. "Wait, what?" she blurted out, unable to keep her composure. She glanced around the room, half expecting someone to burst into laughter and tell her it was all a joke. But instead, Arianna continued, her expression serious.