Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 229 Resigning

Elsa set the book aside and lowered her head as if she had something difficult to say. Before anyone could speak, she slowly began. "Since everyone is here today, I want to share some good news."

I raised an eyebrow, already suspecting that the news wasn't really going to be good. However, Jack seemed intrigued. He tossed aside the gift Eric had given him and asked eagerly, "What's the good news?"

His voice was soft and sweet, almost as if it could melt the air around it.

Elsa blushed slightly and stole a glance at Eric before saying softly, "I've resigned from Cornell Group."

She cleared her throat and then said more seriously, "Now that Jane has divorced Jeremiah, staying in Cornell Group would only invite unnecessary gossip."

I scoffed. "Really? So, you're not going to see Jeremiah anymore?"

Elsa's face flushed with discomfort. "Jeremiah and I are still friends..."

Seeing the awkwardness in the room, Mom quickly stepped in to ease the tension. She moved closer and took Elsa's hand with a loving smile.

the two families... If you had stayed in their company, things would just be awkward. Just stay at

words, Elsa's expression changed slightly. It was clear she didn't want to stay at home. She looked over at Jack, her eyes silently pleading

Group, it's the perfect

scoffed again. Of course, that was their plan all

Jack heard my reaction, he shot a

slowly replied, "You know exactly what I'm going to

toward Elsa and said clearly, "If you think Elsa should join the company,

she

Dad. "Dad, Elsa has already resigned from Cornell Group. Can we arrange for her to join Brown Group? Can't

troubled. Seeing my cold expression, he shook his head. "It's not that simple to

sincere concern, "Right now, there isn't a

we can support you at home, why not just

Elsa's and Jack's request. A small sense

supporting Elsa. Otherwise, the