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.

to the bathroom, swiftly taking some medication for her racing heart,

she splashed her face with cold water and gazed at her reflection in the

cheeks and a pale complexion,

the bathroom door swung

she exuded an

beauty and intelligence, something Eleanor could never measure

quickly lowered her head, grabbed a paper

Sophie suddenly stopped

had done something wrong, and

a victim, yet in front of Sophie, she still felt

with a gentle smile, “You’re an assistant in

suppressing her panic, nodded,

the general shareholders‘ meeting. Could you make me a cup of coffee and

the office but eventually agreed

left with her head held high

Eleanor looked like a knock–off version

dazed, before pulling herself together and heading

preferences, hoping that Jeannie and the others would

prepare the conference room, so she had to

“Come in.”

came from

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

it, she immediately saw Sophie sitting

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