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."

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

to go do for

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

"I know."

"Then why..."

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 a close

"Yes, Ms. Sophie."

reporting,

and the receptionist's voice came through, "Ms. Sophie,

"What does she want?"

"She didn't say."

I'll come down

"Okay, Ms. Sophie."

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

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

receptionist forced a smile, too scared to say

came downstairs, she was dressed in a sleek, professional business

greet me earlier. That's how a granddaughter-in-law should behave." Bea's tone was sharp. Sophie didn't indulge her. She