Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0132

Champagne was mostly used for celebrations. But tonight, it was clearly unnecessary.

placed the champagne back into the wine cabinet and selected the red wine Nicholas had prepared earlier, pouring myse

glass.

Outside, a vast mist enveloped the entire city of Radiant City. The dazzling and shimmering neon lights formed a river of color, cutting through the haze and glowing faintly. I held the wine glass and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window. The view was obscured by the fog, allowing me only to see my colorful, lonely reflection in the glass. The next day, I didn't go directly to Beth to sign the transfer agreement for Jay Caldwell & Co. as Nicholas had suggested. Instead, I headed to Jones Corporation. As its CEO, I hadn't really made an appearance at the company yet. But it wasn't about showing off today-it was for a meeting with the company's top executives.

I wore a dark, professional outfit, and the three-inch high black heels gave me an imposing presence, even when I stood beside my secretary, who was six feet tall. Alex, who used to be my mother's secretary, still held his position. He followed behind me, carrying the briefcase I handed him, and spoke to me in a low voice.

"Ms. Jones, the shareholders have been waiting in the conference

room for some time."

acknowledged him calmly and confidently pushed open the

I crossed my legs and sat at the

At this moment, I started to understand. I could feel that even my own

wasn't bad at all.

thank you for waiting." I said with a slight

thanks. In the company, we should address each other by our positions. Ms. Jones, if you truly

meeting in the conference

finished speaking, a few others

did I speak with the authoritative tone of a CEO. I gave a slight nod and signaled with my

around the bush. Alex, please help me distribute the gifts I have

briefcase on the table, unlocked it with a couple

gift. It's okay if you don't have one for us. Don't pretend

some new regulations your imposing

glance with Alex, who understanding the situation perfecty, chimed in. "Gentlemen, please be patient. Ms. Jones has indeed prepared cute a significant gift. You'll understand once you

documents were distributed, the conference room buzzed with nose that sounded like bess swarming

on the