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.

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

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

asked, "How come you're all here this

we're all early risers here, so we usually

I turned to the source of the sound to

clear that we're all focused on work, unlike a

as I slightly furrowed my brows

Mr. Linden. Is

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

then looked at

het

I'm being meddlesome, Jae. Why does a

you to marry into wealth

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

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 my presence at the board

"I dont think there's a problem with me joining the board e of directors. I may not have been