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

"Elia, why don't you go ahead and sit in the conference room first? "All

gentle tone, giving the impression

words sounded reasonable, but Ophelia knew

right of the head of the desk Then she began looking through stacks of company documents Everyone who entered the room for the meeting glanced

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to read, Most of the department heads were middle-aged

she? I've never seen

seat, so is she one of

only new shareholder. Are you kidding me? Is that kid who looks barely out of

Every company has a few people like her, but you can't just dismiss a wealthy kid, someone

the bone. What's the use of working so hard? It's way better to

someone.

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

people had

and Phoebe stepped into

The whispers stopped abruptly.

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

-

Her elegance was accentuated by her makeup, which rendered

a leader, her approachable demeanor earned her favor

with a round

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

felt a moment of awkwardness, but she quickly recovered with a smile and said, "Everyone, the person sitting across from me is also a

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

company shares. I might not have the most say, but I do have the power to make

whispered, "What does she mean

this about decision-making? Is she

she holds isn't

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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