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.”

car has been parked

perked up. “When did this

time Bea arrived…. his car has

surprise. She had expected Gordon to seek her

“Ms. Sophie?”

She gathered herself and stood up, saying,

Sophie instinctively opened the car door, expecting only the driver, but found Gordon sitting in the back seat, creating an awkward

person.” Sophie chuckled nervously, remembering how busy Gordon was and wondering why he

at this time.

implied question, Gordon smiled gently. “The doctor advised me to get some fresh

to visit me personally is a great honor. I’m truly fortunate.”

and his smile

Sophie braced herself and

meeting, but sitting beside him always felt like

informed you

“Yes, she did.”

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

smile. Having the contract in hand hardly

truth but still had to play dumb.

special trip. Even if you hadn’t, I would have discussed this

ༀ ཨོཾ ༀ

“But it certainly wouldn’t have

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