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.

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

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

and asked, "How come you're all here this early, Mr.

smiled as he explained, "It's because we're all early risers here, so we usually come in early to have a chat. It also helps us

the source of the sound to find Lucius Linden, someone who had recently joined the board

"It's clear that we're all focused on work, unlike a certain someone who can afford to sleep in so

as I slightly furrowed my brows

Mr.

tensed up for a moment before he said, "How could

then looked at

het

meddlesome, Jae. Why does a young woman like you want to get involved in company matters? mean, wouldn't it

wealth and enjoy a life of

you're aware that you're being meddlesome, I suggest you refrain

meeting room. It was clear that aside from Mr. Plume, who was sitting beside me, the others showed contempt toward me. It wasn't so much that they looked down on me but rather

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 company for long, but I've still contributed