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.

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

greeted me. He was the longest-serving member in the management ranks and also the one who had

"How come you're

because we're all early risers here, so we usually

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

all focused

as I slightly furrowed my

yet, Mr. Linden. Is it possible that you're

tensed up for a moment before he said,

then looked at

het

Jae. Why does a young woman like you want to get involved in company matters?

marry into wealth and enjoy a

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

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

me joining the board e of directors. I may not have been in the company for long, but I've still contributed by

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