Chapter 531

Outside the office Tricia stood guard at the door. As soon as Beh emerged, she was greeted by Tricia’s bearning smile Ben encrted coldly and stormed off.

After Bea left, Tricla entered the office to find Sophie lounging comfortably in her office chair. She couldn’t help but express her concern “She caused such a scene at the company. I fear things won’t settle down anytime soon.”

Sophie responded, “She wouldn’t dare confront me openly, but she’ll probably scheme behind my back. Keep a close eye on her. That woman has many tricks up her sleeve. I suspect she’s trying to find evidence of infidelity to force me into divorcing James or, worse, to publicize it and have me shamed publicly. Then, the old guard of the Burke family will surely try to oust me from my position as Mrs. Burke, and I lose my title and dignity.”

“Could she really go that far, considering you’re family?”

“What can’t she do? She’s heartless in many ways.”

No one knew Bea better than Sophie did. Bea was a wolf in sheep’s clothing

111 have someone keep a closer eye on things and report back to you immediately, Ms. Sophle.”

“Alright.”

Sophie acknowledged, and Tricia continued, “What about the debut, Ms. Sophie…”

“Ah, my head is starting to hurt..

Sophie pressed a hand to her forehead, causing Tricia to pause and ask, “Ma. Sophie, are you alright? Should I call a doctor?”

“It’s nothing, just a bit of a headache.” Sophie sounded distressed. “Let’s discuss it in a couple of days. I’ll personally visit Mr. Gordon

then.”

been parked downstairs for a

perked up. “When did this happen?”

around the time Bea arrived…. his car has been there as

her surprise. She had expected Gordon to seek her out soon but hadn’t anticipated his arrival so

“Ms. Sophie?”

watched Sophie curiously. She gathered herself and

lot. Sophie instinctively opened the car door, expecting only

how busy Gordon was and wondering

at this time.

doctor advised me to get

not? Having you come to visit me personally is a great honor. I’m truly

and his smile

herself and sat next to Gordon.

but sitting beside him always felt like sitting on pins

have already informed

“Yes, she did.”

continued, “I was worried she might not explain things clearly, so I decided to stop

Gordon’s lap and managed a tight smile. Having the

but still had to play

said, “It’s very kind of you, Mr. Gordon, to make a special trip. Even if you hadn’t,

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said flatly. “But it certainly

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