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

was the longest-serving member in the management ranks and also the one who had practically watched me grow up since

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

Plume, who wasn't fazed by the question, smiled as he explained, "It's because we're all early risers

I turned to the source of the sound to find Lucius Linden, someone who had

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

slightly furrowed

only one not here yet, Mr. Linden.

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

then looked at

het

Jae. Why does a young woman like

to marry into wealth and

replied indifferently, "If you're aware that you're being meddlesome, I suggest

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 wasn't so much that they looked down on me but rather that they looked down on women in the workplace. It was why they all harbored a natural hostility toward

sat 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 company for long, but I've still