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."

came out from his office

in the conference room first? "All

a gentle tone, giving the impression

Ophelia knew Phoebe

desk Then she began

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of the department heads were middle-aged men, while most of the designers were women. They sat mixed together,

"Who is she? I've never seen

she one of the

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

her, but you can't just dismiss

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

someone.

remarks flew around the room, while those seated next to Ophelia could only

of the people had already

Phoebe stepped into the

The whispers stopped abruptly.

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

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elegance was accentuated by her makeup, which rendered her even

demeanor

with a round

wondered. The chief designer of Mystique Moon? She looked up at Phoebe with

but she quickly recovered with a smile and said, "Everyone, the person sitting across from me is also a new shareholder of the company. Elia, please say hello to

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

company shares. I might not have the most say, but I

does she mean by

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

much stock she holds isn't our concern," commented a staff

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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