Tiffany walked into the third–floor cafeteria of Lovell School and saw Zoe standing up and waving at her. She made her way over, and the dishes had already been ordered and served.

After all, it was an elite school, and the cafeteria spanned several floors, each with different standards. Students could enjoy food and service comparable to outside restaurants with a bit of extra money.

Tiffany sat down and glanced at the array of exquisite dishes before her, raising an eyebrow as she asked, “Are you treating me”

“Absolutely I’m treating you!” Zoe replied enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling with joy. “Tiffany, I got my paycheck! That relative of yours is incredibly generous, they gave me even more than what was initially promised”

Tiffany smiled and quietly deleted the transfer record. “That means you’ve been doing a great job

Zoe managed the charity fund Tiffany established under her relative’s name. She meticulously tracked every expenditure and its purpose, ensuring no discrepancy existed.

Furthermore, beyond the accounting, Zoe was also responsible for purchasing items. While these tasks seemed minor when discussed, they were pretty cumbersome in practice, and all contributed to her accomplishments.

Tiffany picked up her fork and said, “Then I won’t stand on ceremony. Zoe giggled, looking quite pleased.

After finishing lunch. Tiffany skipped the afternoon class on business negotiations, intending to head to the library to continue her search for books. However, she received a phone call from June. “What’s up, June?”

“Miss Kelley, it’s bad news. Someone is trying to buy out your father’s company,” June said gravely. “The opposing party has significant backing and has quickly acquired shares from several major shareholders. Given the current situation, this is unfavorable for the Kelley family.”

“I got it, Tiffany replied and hung up the phone. She then left the school and headed straight home.

When Charlie established his company, he had nothing and worked up from scratch. At that time, there were several partners, with Owen being one of them. There were also a few other shareholders, each holding a small portion of the company’s shares.

shareholders did not interfere in the company’s internal affairs and only appeared during the annual dividend distributions. After more than a decade of friendship with Charlie, their relationship had remained strong, and they occasionally met

way home, Tiffany couldn’t stop thinking about the situation. How could they sell their shares so suddenly and without any warning? What kind of temptation had the opposing party offered that made them disregard their

door. Tiffany found her father sitting in the bright and spacious living room, looking troubled, while Thalia stood beside him,

turned and instructed David, “David, wait for Eric at the school gate when classes end. Remember, don’t leave

side.

Eric had been kidnapped by Selena at the school gate, and that incident nearly turned disastrous. Although the opposing party’s intentions were still unclear, it was better

can rest assured, Miss Kelley. I

into the villa. “Dad,

why are

deeds do not make the headlines, but scandals spread like wildfire!” Charlie was frustrated. A few shareholders

was unstable and that a mysterious figure with a substantial stake could oust

still have Owen’s shares, right? While the other shareholders

loyal and values relationships; he would never do something like this.

are you worried about?” Tiffany

if that person uses some underhanded tactics against the restaurant? What if they resort to unscrupulous means?” Charlie said. In the world of interests, people could resort

narrowed her eyes slightly. She thought, ‘Indeed, this couldn’t be overlooked. If Owen sold his shares, Charlie’s fifty percent stake would only allow him to be on equal footing with the

someone to keep watch at Owen’s restaurant. If anyone causes trouble. they’ll be dealt

opened when a group of thugs intentionally put

with such unruly troublemakers. In the end, Tiffany stepped in and, with just a few well–placed words, had the thugs

matter, you You’re a lady, and in a few days, you’ll

intending to heed

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