Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

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."

head of Huxley Fashion, lan Leech, came out from his office

as she extended her hand. She didn't forget to turn back and remind Ophelia, "Elia, why don't you go ahead and sit in the conference room first? "All the

spoke in a gentle tone, giving

sounded reasonable, but Ophelia knew Phoebe

head of the desk Then she began looking

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read, Most of the department heads

is she? I've never

in that seat, so is she one of

"I thought Ms. Davidson was the only new shareholder. Are you kidding me? Is that kid who looks barely out

people like her,

the bone. What's the use of working so hard?

someone.

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

the people had already

Phoebe stepped

The whispers stopped abruptly.

morning, everyone. Ian said. "I'd like to introduce our new shareholder and leader, Ms. Phoebe Davidson, who is standing next to me. Many of you are likely familiar with her, as she is the

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everyone, Phoebe greeted. Her elegance was accentuated by her makeup, which rendered her even more striking and

approachable demeanor earned

a round

Moon? She

Ophelia's gaze, Phoebe felt a moment of awkwardness, 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 everyone."

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

the

whispered, "What does she mean by

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

she holds isn't our concern," commented a

"Exactly!" echoed someone.