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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."

of Huxley Fashion, lan Leech, came out from his office and shook hands with Phoebe, completely

in the conference room first? "All the company materials are on the desk for your review. While you do

in a gentle tone, giving the impression

but Ophelia

seat to the right of the head of the desk Then she began looking through stacks of company documents Everyone who entered the room

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

"Who is she? I've

she one of the new shareholders

shareholder. Are you kidding me?

company has a few people like her,

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

someone.

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

the people

stepped into the

The whispers stopped abruptly.

Davidson, who is standing next to me. Many of you are likely

-

Her elegance was accentuated by her makeup, which rendered her even

her approachable demeanor

a round of

of Mystique Moon? She looked up at Phoebe

is also a new shareholder of the company. Elia, please say hello to everyone." Ophelia

review your information. It helped me understand you better. My name

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

does she mean by

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

she holds isn't our

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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