Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 879 Pitiful

“Don't get any impractical ideas in your head if you still want a place in Lombard Group.”

Felix chose to advise Ophelia because of her capability at work.

He wouldn't have given her any advice otherwise. He wasn't some saint, nor was he a busybody.

Ophelia paled, not expecting Felix's warning.

“Mr. Northley, I truly have no other intentions. I just want to stay by Mr. Tristan's side.”

Despite knowing Tristan would never like her and she would never be his woman, she just wanted to be near him.

“I'm doing this for your own good. Pack your things. I've already had someone book your plane ticket.”

Ophelia took a step back from the shock.

“If you insist on sending me to Koandria, I'd rather resign.”

They won't have any right to decide where I go if I resign. I don't ever want to leave the country again after returning. I want to live on the same soil as him.

Felix frowned at her remarks.

“Do you know what you're saying, Ophelia?”

She'd better think things through before making any decision. Crying will be pointless if she regrets it later. Many people want to be part of Lombard Group's workforce, but not everyone gets that chance.

“I've already thought things through. I'd rather leave if I can't stay by Mr. Tristan's side.”

If that's the only way for me to continue to stay by his side, I'm more than willing to resign.

“All right. I understand. Let me think about it.”

Ophelia nodded and left.

Felix went to Tristan's office to talk about Ophelia's decision.

He relayed the gist of the situation to Tristan.

“Ophelia expressed very clearly that she only wants to work at the headquarters. She's a rare talent and might jump ship if we don't accept her terms.”

I think that's what Ophelia meant.

“She wants to stay at the headquarters?”

“Yeah, that woman likes you very much. Can't you tell?” Why else would she try her best to stay by his side if she doesn't like him?

“Since she wants to leave, let her leave.” Ophelia is indeed a rare talent, but I dislike people threatening me. If she thinks I'll give in by threatening to resign, she's completely wrong.

“Okay. Got it.” Felix already knew that would be the outcome.

That was why he was frank with Ophelia earlier.

There are plenty of talented employees, but Mr. Tristan only has one woman in his heart.

Ophelia couldn't suppress her smile when she received Felix's call.

Ophelia couldn't suppress her smile when she received Felix's call.

However, it didn't take long for tears to fall from her eyes.

It feels pointless no matter how hard I work. Mr. Tristan has never looked at me. Not even once! Hence, his lack of hesitation in sending me away at such a time. Honestly, I'm envious of Sophie. She doesn't need to do anything to get all of Mr. Tristan's love.

Plagued by heartbreak and jealous thoughts, she went to the University of Medicine after finding out Sophie was enrolled there.

Upon arriving there, she began to roam the campus.

She couldn't accept leaving Lombard Group just like that and was frustrated that she wouldn't get to see Tristan anymore in the future. Nevertheless, she didn't know what else she could do to turn the situation around. She knew for a fact that Tristan had never taken her seriously.

In the end, she instinctively came to meet Sophie.

“Ms. Tanner, may I have a word with you?”

Sophie was baffled by Ophelia's sudden appearance at her campus. She remembered that the latter was the general manager of Lombard Group's branch office.

They did meet a few times before but never had any interaction. Thus, Sophie was confused as to why she came looking for her.

“Ms. Summers, is there a reason why you're looking for me?”

“I want to stay at the Lombard Group headquarters.”

Sophie's brows furrowed at her request. That isn't a decision I can make. Even though I'm Tristan's girlfriend, I never interfere with Lombard Group's affairs.

“It seems you got the wrong person, Ms. Summers. You should look for Mr. Tristan if you want to stay at the Lombard Group headquarters, not me.”

“I know Mr. Tristan will listen to you, Ms. Tanner, since he loves you so much. I'm sure he'll agree to let me stay if you talk to him. You're the reason he made me leave.”

Sophie arched her brow at Ophelia's words.

What is she saying?

“Me?”

Realization finally dawned upon Ophelia at what she had done. What have I done? How can Sophie possibly help me? Mr. Tristan is her boyfriend, and I have feelings for her boyfriend. There's no woman dumb enough to help her love rival.

“Nevermind. I'm sorry to bother you. Pretend I never came here.” Ophelia turned on her heel and left.

Sandra was with Sophie throughout the exchange and didn't understand the purpose of the whole thing.

“Who was that? Why did she leave after coming all the way here to spew a bunch of nonsense?”