Chapter 5

Sophie briefly introduced herself, and after exchanging pleasantries, she accompanied Bernard and Rosita to the CEO’s office.

Jeannie craned her neck to catch a glimpse of the trio, her face displaying unmistakable envy. “On her very first day, Mr. Laurence is personally escorting her! She must be his favorite!”

Amanda placed a comforting hand on Jeannie’s shoulder and explained, “You’re missing the point, dear. She has just returned and assumed the CEO position, which might raise doubts among VitaLife Global’s shareholders. Mr. Laurence escorting her is a way to demonstrate that she has the full support of the Laurence Group.”

Jeannie rested her hands on her chin, still feeling envious, and mused, “And Mr. Laurence is clearing the path for his wife so swiftly as well. How romantic!”

Amanda, full of envy herself, said, “If she wasn’t the chairman’s daughter, there’s no way the most powerful man in A City would be interested in her.”

Jeannie shook her head, “But Ms. Ratliff is impressive in her own right. She’s well–educated, attractive, and so on. Speaking of looks…”

Jeannie glanced at Eleanor, “I noticed that Eleanor looks a bit like the new CEO!”

Amanda leaned in for a closer look, and agreed, “Yeah, you’re right. But I think Eleanor’s even prettier!”

Eleanor, looking pale, muttered “Don’t talk nonsense,” and walked to the bathroom.

Seeing Eleanor’s frail figure, Jeannie was worried, “What’s wrong with Eleanor?”

Amanda let out a derisive snort. “Perhaps she’s envious that she resembles the CEO but doesn’t share the CEO’s destiny!”

Jeannie fell silent, opting not to engage in conversation with Amanda, recognizing her two–faced nature.

bathroom, swiftly taking some medication

her face with cold water

appeared sickly and gaunt, with hollow cheeks and a pale complexion, while Sophie…

interrupted as the bathroom door swung open, and Sophie entered, gracefully striding in

she exuded an air of elegance

beauty and intelligence, something

Eleanor met Sophie’s gaze, she suddenly felt inferior, quickly lowered her head, grabbed a paper towel,

Sophie suddenly stopped her.

she had

being treated as a stand–in and a victim, yet in

said with a gentle smile, “You’re an assistant in the CEO’s

suppressing her panic,

have to hold the general shareholders‘ meeting. Could you make me a cup

knew Bernard was still in the office but eventually

Sophie left with her

the sickly Eleanor looked like a knock–off version of Sophie, feeling completely worthless.

before pulling herself together and heading to the coffee

Sophie following the chairman’s preferences, hoping that Jeannie

called to prepare the conference room, so she had

“Come in.”

came from

knew it would be embarrassing to go inside, hesitating for a while before finally mustering the

immediately saw Sophie sitting on Bernard’s lap.

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