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."

couldn't help but ask,

to go do for me? The contract is in

Gordon is so good to you, even with a contract. Mr. Gordon wouldn't make

"I know."

"Then why..."

down. Since I've agreed, naturally, I should fulfill it." Sophie tidied her desk. "I'll need you to look after some of my tasks lately. Actually, there's nothing much.

"Yes, Ms. Sophie."

after Tricia finished reporting,

through, "Ms. Sophie, your mother-in-law insists on seeing you. We

"What does she want?"

"She didn't say."

I'll come down in a

"Okay, Ms. Sophie."

up, the receptionist courteously offered tea to Bea, "Ms. Sophie said she'll

to greet me as is proper." Bea sat down leisurely, but after taking a sip of tea, she frowned and said, "What is this tea? It's

receptionist forced a smile, too scared to say much in the face of Bea's deliberate

she was dressed in a sleek, professional business suit, every move

down with dissatisfaction in her eyes. "You're too slow. According to the Burke family's traditions, you should have been here to greet me earlier. That's how a granddaughter-in-law should behave." Bea's tone was sharp. Sophie didn't indulge her. She took the teacup from Bea's hand and handed it to the receptionist. "Bea doesn't like this. If