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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

nodded slightly, smiling 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?

gentle tone, giving the impression of being

words sounded reasonable, but Ophelia knew Phoebe was intentionally

taking a seat to the right of the head of the desk Then

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the pages so quickly that it seemed like he was just pretending to read, Most of the department heads were

"Who is she? I've never seen her

is she one of the new shareholders who just

said, "I thought Ms. Davidson was the only new shareholder. Are you kidding me? Is

the surprise? Every company has a few people like her,

the use of working so hard? It's

someone.

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

people had already

stepped

The whispers stopped abruptly.

"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

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was accentuated by her makeup, which

her approachable demeanor earned her favor

responded with a round

The chief designer of Mystique Moon? She looked

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

said. "Thank you all for giving me forty-two minutes to review your information. It

percent of the company shares. I might not have the most

does

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

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

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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