Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 529

Sophie rubbed her temples with a sigh, murmuring under her breath, "Vultures..."

"Ms. Sophie, what did you say?"

"Nothing."

Sophie wouldn't dare badmouth Gordon behind his back. She had thought Gordon had given up on the idea of launching her career, but, to her surprise, he was still keen on it.

Tricia chimed in, "Ms. Sophie, honestly, this could be great. Your popularity hasn't faded yet. Wouldn't this be a significant addition to S Corporation?"

"Have you ever seen a boss single-handedly take the lead as the star?"

Tricia shook her head like a bobblehead doll.

"Exactly," Sophie said, her words muffled. "Just make up some excuse. Say that I'm too caught up with the company, dealing with Ricardo, and don't have the time or energy..."

"Ms. Sophie, what did you say?" Tricia looked puzzled, unable to catch a single word Sophie had said.

Covering her face, Sophie admitted she didn't have the courage to refuse Gordon. So, she said, "Never mind, I mean, I'm free lately. Whatever schedule he arranges, I'll accept it all."

help but ask, "Ms. Sophie, you don't

good does not wanting to go do for

Mr. Gordon wouldn't make it a problem if

"I know."

"Then why..."

her desk. "I'll need you to look after some of my tasks lately. Actually, there's nothing much. It's just business as usual. For business matters, consult Colby and Adler, and most importantly, keep

"Yes, Ms. Sophie."

Tricia finished reporting, Sophie's office phone

came through, "Ms. Sophie, your mother-in-law insists on seeing you. We couldn't

"What does she want?"

"She didn't say."

let her come up. I'll come

"Okay, Ms. Sophie."

tea to Bea, "Ms. Sophie said

Bea sat down leisurely, but after taking a sip of tea, she frowned and said,

receptionist forced a smile, too scared to say

a sleek, professional business suit, every move exuding the air of a

should behave." Bea's tone was sharp. Sophie didn't indulge