Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

Chapter 529

Sophie rubbed her temples with a sigh, murmuring under her breath, “Vultures…”

“Ms. Sophie, what did you say?”

“Nothing.”

Sophie wouldn’t dare badmouth Gordon behind his back. She had thought Gordon had given up on the idea of launching her career, but, to her surprise, he was still keen on it.

Tricia chimed in, “Ms. Sophie, honestly, this could be great. Your popularity hasn’t faded yet. Wouldn’t this be a significant addition to Corporation?”

“Have you ever seen a boss single–handedly take the lead as the star?”

Tricia shook her head like a bobblehead doll.

“Exactly,” Sophie said, her words muffled, “Just make up some excuse. Say that I’m too caught up with the company, dealing with Ricardo, and don’t have the time or energy…

“Ms. Sophie, what did you say?” Tricia looked puzzled, unable to catch a single word Sophie had said.

Covering her face, Sophie admitted she didn’t have the courage to refuse Gordon. So, she said, “Never mind, I mean, I’m free lately. Whatever schedule he arranges, I’ll accept it all,”

Seeing Sophie agree so readily, Tricia couldn’t help but ask, “Ms. Sophie, you don’t want to go, do you?”

“What good does not wanting to go do for me? The contract is in their hands.

is so good to you, even with a contract. Mr.

“I know.”

“Then why…”

to look after some of my tasks lately. Actually, there’s nothing much. It’s just business as usual. For business matters, consult Colby and Adler,

“Yes, Ms. Sophie.”

reporting, Sophie’s office phone

the receptionist’s voice came through, “Ms. Sophie, your mother–in–law insists on seeing you.

her.”

she want?”

“She didn’t say.

up. I’ll

“Okay, Ms. Sophie.”

the receptionist courteously offered tea to Bea, “Ms. Sophie said she’ll

leisurely, but after taking a sip of tea, she frowned and said,

too scared to say much in the face

downstairs, she was dressed in a sleek, professional business

and down with dissatisfaction in her eyes. “You’re too slow. According to the Burke family’s traditions, you should have been here to greet me earlier. That’s

and handed it to the receptionist. “Bea doesn’t like this.

“Okay. Ms. Sophie.”

frowned, “Sophie, what do you

is it? Are you here to inspect my work? But really, you’re

were laced with barbs, leaving a bad taste in Bea’s mouth. She stood up and said, “What’s this attitude? I came