Cordelia showed Oliver to the meeting room.

The gathered people at the door were gloating.

“Ms. Carmichael just wanted Mr. Jones to say that Cordelia’s ring is made of green glass. Who knew it was an authentic emerald? She even got the client in the end!” someone whispered cheerily. “I suppose she suffered a double loss?”

“Pfft! More like penny-wise but pound-foolish!”

“Haha!”

Karine stood where she was, frozen. Her mind was empty, and she shook from rage.

She walked over quickly and slammed the door. The loud thud echoed.

The people gathered at the door dispersed, but peals of laughter lingered in the office. They were already displeased by her arrogance, but they allowed her behavior since her uncle was a major shareholder.

They were secretly over the moon to see her defeated today.

After sending Oliver to the entrance of the company, smiling, Cordelia caressed the ring on her finger softly after saying goodbye.

Was it really an emerald?

She beamed, and two tiny dimples perked on her cheeks as if they contained all of the sweetness of the world in them.

Now that she thought about it carefully, her luck seemed to have improved after marrying Marcus. She was getting more and more sales. Not only that, but he would always appear to help whenever a crisis arose.

had told her that she would

brought his wife good

a long sigh of relief. She would get off work soon, so she thought

were Karine’s bloodshot eyes

Carmichael.” Cordelia

Karine’s raging mockery coming from behind just as she was going up. “Hah, an emerald! I’m

and stared

her mockery. “You have a strong will, Cordelia! Look at you

bit her lip while her face

eyes to look up on purpose. There was a red

was actually smart. She would always pick somewhere with surveillance cameras every time she triggered Cordelia. In that case, no matter

her, she would have to stay out of the

junior.” Karine looked at her ring. “It’s nothing to be ashamed of to be poor, but it’s too much to steal! You’re a good lady, so why

know. A man who

decided not to take the insult. She asked

rage

she knows her limit, at

Cordelia continued gently. “You’ll have Mr. Jones’ business. I won’t take it from you. You’ll take all of the commission when the deal is closed. You’ll take the credit. Are you happy with

know

are too many people

through the office building and arrived at

by. Most importantly, there were no cameras around.

it out!” Karine remained arrogant. “I’d like

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