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."

Huxley Fashion, lan Leech, came out from his office and shook hands

and remind Ophelia, "Elia, why don't you go ahead and sit in the conference room first? "All the company materials are on the

spoke in a gentle tone, giving the impression of being especially

reasonable, but Ophelia

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

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Chapter 172

quickly that it seemed like he was just pretending to read, Most of the department heads were middle-aged men, while most of the designers were

is she? I've never seen her

she one

shareholder. Are you kidding

the surprise? Every company has a few people like her, but you can't just dismiss a

What's the use of working so hard?

someone.

while those

of the people had already

Phoebe stepped into

The whispers stopped abruptly.

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 chief

-

her

her approachable demeanor earned her favor from

responded with a

Mystique Moon? She looked up at Phoebe

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

to review your

percent of the company shares. I might not have the most say, but I do

whispered, "What does she

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

much stock she holds isn't our

"Exactly!" echoed someone.

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