Jilted Bride 172

Chapter 172

Phoebe happened to witness this scene as she walked by and said, "Hi, Elia

Phoebe wore a faint smile, pretending that she had only just noticed Kenneth in the car. She said, "Kenny, are you here to drop off Elia? Don't worry. I'll take good care of her Phoebe's tone was gentle, sounding friendly and reliable.

However, Kenneth's gaze stayed fixed on Ophelia, as if he couldn't see anyone but Ophelia.

Being ignored by Kenneth, Phoebe felt awkward and sensibly stepped aside.

Kenneth said to Ophelia, "Call me when you're finished, and I'll come pick you up."

Ophelia looked at him puzzled, wondering, "What's going on with Kenneth today? If he keeps accompanying me like this, I won't have time for anything else!

She didn't quite understand, but she agreed right away.

After the door closed, Ophelia's smile gradually faded. She returned to her usual cold and distant demeartor, the one she usually reserved for others.

Phoebe remarked, "Elia, I'm really jealous, Kenny treats you so well."

Ophelia turned to Phoebe and, detecting no other emotions in her expression or tone, sensed only pure envy.

Ophelia didn't say anything, and they walked into the office building of Huxley Fashion.

On the way to the meeting room, everyone they passed nodded respectfully to Phoebe but completely ignored Ophelia. treating her as if she were just Phoebe's assistant. along,

Now Ophelia understood why Phoebe wanted her to come al

Phoebe said, "Elia, we're going to have a meeting soon, and we can discuss any issues that come up. That's what Mr. Zayn Huxley wants."

'Sure, Ophelia said with a smile, looking easy-going.

At this time, a man appeared and said, "Good morning. Ms. Davidson! I was just about to welcome you! Let's talk over here."

lan Leech, came out from his office and shook

"Elia, why don't you go ahead and sit in the conference

gentle tone, giving the impression of

but Ophelia knew Phoebe was

the desk Then she began looking

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flipped through the pages so quickly that it seemed like he was just pretending to read, Most of the department heads were middle-aged men, while most of the designers

"Who is she? I've never

is she one of the new

said, "I thought Ms. Davidson was the only new shareholder. Are you

has a few people like her, but you can't just

look at us working ourselves to the bone. What's the use of working so hard? It's

someone.

around the room, while those seated next to Ophelia could only exchange disdainful

of the people had

and Phoebe stepped into

The whispers stopped abruptly.

Davidson, who is standing next to me. Many of you are likely familiar with her, as

-

by her makeup, which rendered her even more striking and

demeanor earned her favor

a

Mystique Moon? She looked up at Phoebe

smile and said, "Everyone, the person sitting across from me is also a new shareholder of the company. Elia, please say hello to everyone." Ophelia closed her documents, looked around the meeting room, and glanced

your information. It

thirty percent of the company shares. I might not have the

does she mean

"What's all this about decision-making? Is she trying

isn't our concern," commented a

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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