Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 195 Meddlesome

I felt rather embarrassed after hearing how concerned Eric was, so I quickly

averted my gaze and lowered my head, focusing on my food.

I suddenly recalled that I had a board meeting today, so I quickly looked up and said, "I might come home late tonight, so your shoulder..."

I hesitated as I looked at his injured left shoulder.

Eric, seemingly unconcerned, smiled and said, "It's alright. I can take care of myself."

I felt much more at ease after hearing him say that.

I quickly ate breakfast and rushed to the company. It was my first board meeting after reclaiming my identity, so I couldn't help but feel nervous.

I calmed myself down, then I pushed open the door and walked into the meeting room. I was immediately met with many scrutinizing looks. I had assumed I was early enough, but to my surprise, Dad was the only one not here yet.

There were eight people in the meeting room, including Jack, and a majority of them were looking at me with unmistakable hostility.

seen all these faces at a banquet before, so thankfully, I didn't have to worry about not recognizing anyone and

Mr. Plume, the COO of Brown Group, greeted me. He was the longest-serving member in the management ranks and also the one who had practically watched me grow up since I

smiled politely and asked, "How come you're all here this early,

early risers here, so

could even say anything. I turned to the source of the sound to find Lucius Linden, someone who had recently joined the board within the past

me a disdainful look and said, "It's clear that we're all focused on work, unlike a certain someone who

slightly furrowed my

here yet, Mr. Linden. Is it possible that

a moment before he said, "How

looked at

het

his face, adding, "I hope you don't think I'm being meddlesome, Jae. Why does a young woman like you want to get involved in company matters? mean, wouldn't

you to marry into wealth

and replied indifferently, "If you're aware that you're being meddlesome, I suggest you refrain from further comments, Mr.

that, I glanced at the faces of all those present in the meeting room. It was clear that aside from Mr. Plume, who was sitting beside me, the others showed contempt toward me. It

calmly in my chair and said loudly, "I dont think there's a problem with me joining the board e of directors. I may not have been in the