My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter

16

For this signing. Brightview Group showed up with three people. Even Jacob Wells, the project manager, was present.

In the conference room, Jacob frowned a bit as he noticed Eliza and Albert sitting across. So, where's Ms. Rhodes?" he asked.

Eliza's expression soured for a moment upon hearing Audrey's name, but she quickly composed herself and explained, "Tll be taking over this project from now on. Audrey is about to leave Rhodes Enterprises, and I'll be stepping into her role." Her tone suggested she expected this change to be a given.

Jacob raised his eyebrows, not fully convinced. What he valued was Audrey's skills and commitment, not just the title someone

held.

But with Albert also present in the meeting, Jacob recognized Rhodes Enterprises' solid intent. After two months of work on everything from site selection to final approvals, it was crucial to get the contract signed today. Thinking for a moment, Jacob grabbed the documents from his assistant and said, "Let's get this contract started. He signed his name and pushed the document toward Eliza.

Eliza felt a rush of excitement. Once she signed, the project would officially be hers.

Eagerly, she reached for the pen, but it felt a bit stuck. After shaking it a little, she tried again, but the first stroke didn't come out Just then, the conference room door swung open, and someone walked in.

I'm late," she said with a smile as she greeted Jacob, then took a seat beside Eliza. Flustered, Eliza shot her an awkward glance. "Audrey, what

Eliza's hand. "This is my project, so of course, I should be the one signing the contract. I wouldn't want

he shot a glare at Audrey, simmering with resentment. "Who let you in? You're making a

around the room, she replied, "Oh, don't worry about it. Mr. Rhodes. I know Mr. Wells well. He won't mind bending

taken aback. He didn't expect so much drama at a signing ceremony. It made him think of the rumors he'd heard about how Audrey wasn't

handling this project? Who do we need

cost them, especially since they weren't the

loop on this project. He shot Audrey another fierce

knew Audrey well enough. Sure, she could be a little temperamental, but deep down, she always prioritized the bigger picture. She

want to make a scene with Albert in the conference room, but letting Eliza off the hook wasn't an option. "Sure," Eliza jumped in eagerly,

are our responsibility, and which ones do we need to

1/2

Chapter 16

eyes darting with panic. What kind of question was

Audrey pressed on, "Okay, second question: what's the total floor area of the building center,

her lips pressed into a thin line. It was clear that Audrey was deliberately putting her in