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."

Fashion, lan Leech, came out from his office and shook

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

tone, giving the impression

but Ophelia knew Phoebe was intentionally excluding

of the head of the desk Then she began looking through

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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 were women. They sat mixed together,

whispered, "Who is she? I've never seen her

so is she one of the new shareholders who just

thought Ms. Davidson was the only new shareholder. Are you kidding me? Is that kid who

her, but you can't just dismiss a wealthy kid, someone

look at us working ourselves to the bone. What's the use of working

someone.

the room, while those seated next to Ophelia could only

people had already

lan and Phoebe stepped

The whispers stopped abruptly.

like to introduce our new shareholder and leader, Ms. Phoebe Davidson, who is standing next

-

Phoebe greeted. Her elegance was accentuated by her makeup, which rendered

a leader, her approachable demeanor earned her favor from the

with a round

of Mystique Moon? She looked

a smile and said, "Everyone, the person sitting across from me is also a new shareholder of the company. Elia, please say

forty-two minutes to review your information. It helped me understand you better. My name

company shares. I might not have the

does she mean by

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

holds isn't our concern," commented

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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