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

expression, I crossed my legs and

I started to

wasn't bad at all.

thank you for waiting." I said with

should address each other by our positions. Ms. Jones, if you truly want to

conference room," one of them

few others murmured in agreement,

nor did I speak with the authoritative tone of a CEO. I gave a slight nod and signaled with my

that's the case, I won't be beating around the bush. Alex, please help

unlocked it with a couple of clicks, and revealed

you a welcoming gift. It's okay if you don't have one

yeah Don't tell us it's some new regulations

be patient. Ms. Jones

documents were distributed, the conference room buzzed with

my index finger on the