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

forget to turn back and remind Ophelia, "Elia, why don't you go ahead and sit in the conference room first? "All the company materials are on the desk for your review. While you do that, I'll be coordinating with the company

tone, giving the impression

reasonable, but Ophelia knew Phoebe was intentionally

the large conference room, taking a seat to the 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 at Ophelia

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he was just pretending to read, Most of the department heads were middle-aged men, while most of the designers were women. They sat

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

she

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

Every company has a few people like her,

What's the use of working so hard? It's way better to be born into wealth,"

someone.

while those seated next to Ophelia could only exchange disdainful

people

Phoebe stepped into the conference

The whispers stopped abruptly.

said. "I'd like to introduce our new shareholder and leader, Ms. Phoebe Davidson, who is standing next to me. Many of you are

-

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

a leader, her approachable demeanor earned her favor from the

responded with a

Mystique Moon? She

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." Ophelia closed her documents, looked around the meeting room, and glanced at

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

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

whispered, "What does she

this about decision-making? Is she trying to act

stock she holds isn't our concern," commented

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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