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.

at a banquet before, so thankfully, I didn't have to worry about

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

politely and asked, "How come

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

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

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

regarded him indifferently as I slightly furrowed my brows and said, "It

not here yet, Mr.

a moment before

then 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

wealth and enjoy a life of

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

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

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