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

moment, I started to understand. I could feel that

wasn't bad at all.

waiting." I said with

In the company, we should address each other by

in the conference

speaking, a few others murmured in agreement,

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

Alex, please help me distribute the gifts I have

placed the briefcase on the table, unlocked it with a couple of clicks, and revealed the contents-a stack of documents

Jones, we're all your seniors in this company. If not for our duties here, we wouldn't mind giving you a welcoming gift. It's okay if you don't have one for us. Don't pretend you do!" The person who spoke even

new regulations your imposing as a new

situation perfecty, chimed in. "Gentlemen, please be patient. Ms. Jones has indeed prepared cute a significant gift. You'll understand once

room buzzed with

on the table and gave them