Chapter 219 How far could $800 get you? In a place like Devonport, $800 a month was hardly enough to live on! “Ms. Nichole, please don’t be too quick to say no. I’ll give you a day to think it over, and you can get back to me tomorrow.” The interviewer smiled before handing the resume back to Nichole. Nichole left the company, stomping her foot in frustration. It was just a newly listed company, not even half as prestigious as Burke International! And yet, they set the bar so high? Nichole was determined to prove them wrong and quickly reached out to other companies. However, under Sophie’s directive, every company, without exception, rejected Nichole’s job applications. Even when Nichole lowered her expectations, the best offer she received was a salary of $600. Nichole sat dejectedly on the curb. She couldn’t believe that not a single company was willing to hire her despite being a graduate student from Eastwood College. Just then, Nichole’s phone rang. She thought it was a callback from HR but was surprised to find it was a notification from her faculty head. “Nichole, you left Palm’s Jewels?” Nichole bit her lip and replied, “I didn’t feel Palm’s Jewels was the right fit for me, so I resigned voluntarily.” “But I heard Palm’s Jewels fired you?” “Sir, I resigned on my own. If you don’t believe me…” “That’s not important. What is important is that you need to find a new internship position immediately. You have less than a month, and by this time next month, I need to receive your internship assessment with the company’s seal of approval!” After saying that, the director hung up. Nichole’s situation was dire, but she had no time to dwell on it. She had to find a job immediately. Finally, with hesitation, Nichole dialed Crescent Corp, a subsidiary of S Corporation. The call connected quickly, and hearing the voice of the interviewer, Nichole felt a wave of humiliation. She said, “Hello, I’m Nichole. I’d like to intern at your company starting today!” “Then come on over. I’ll have someone prepare a workstation for you.” The interviewer’s tone wasn’t the most welcoming, but it was already much better than the previous companies. Nichole grabbed her bag. So what the salary was low and the treatment was poor? Once she graduated, she could still land a good job. Nichole didn’t know that Devonport was no longer a place for her to thrive. Meanwhile, Sophie received a call from the branch office. “Okay, I got it.” Sophie hung up, sitting in the executive chair of S Corporation’s CEO’s office. From the window, she could clearly see Nichole looking defeated and shabby. In the end, Nichole chose to be work in S Corporation. However, life at S Corporation wasn’t as easy as her had imagined. Tricia said, “We’ve looked into Nichole’s resume. Her academic performance has always been stable, and she should have othold the financial sector once she leaves.” L in Sophie knew, of course. In her previous life, after Nichole went abroad for further studies and came back, she helped James make a lot of money. James saw her in a new light and took her under his wing for special training.
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What do you do when your husband betrays you for another woman and leaves you to face death on a cold, sterile surgery table?
Just when all hope seems lost, fate steps in, granting you a miraculous second chance at life. Now buckle up, because it’s payback time and you’re on a relentless mission to exact a deliciously sweet revenge on the ones who shattered your world and stirred a fire within you like never before.
Chapter 218 Tricia was puzzled. Wasn’t this akin to nurturing a potential threat? Sophie, with a smile, replied, “The internship lasts for less than a month. If I don’t take her, someone else will sooner or later. It’s better to keep her close. With her abilities, she won’t cause any significant waves.” “Yes, Ms. Sophie.” Sophie hung up the phone. She was genuinely curious about what kind of strength Nichole possessed to climb to a high position on her own. In the afternoon, Nichole received an interview invitation from S Corporation. Nichole dressed carefully, stepping into the company in high heels. The interviewer glanced at Nichole and said, “I see from your resume that you’re a graduate student from Eastwood College?” Nichole, somewhat smug, replied, “Yes.” “To be so young and achieve this much is not easy.” The interviewer looked impressed. Nichole felt even more extraordinary. After all, she got into Eastwood College on her own merit, and the graduate position was earned through her hard work. The interviewer said, “We do have an internship position, but it’s not for the deputy general manager.” “Not for the deputy general manager?” Nichole frowned. She had anticipated that landing a deputy general manager position wouldn’t be easy, so she said, “My minimum requirement is to be a team leader in the Finance Department or in Accounting…” has “No, no, you misunderstood me,” the interviewer interrupted Nichole, saying, “You come from Eastwood College, but our company always had high requirements for interns. The newest interns who joined our company came back from studying abroad and have master’s degrees. They also have various domestic and international awards. Have you won any significant awards, either domestically or internationally? You can tell us about them.” Nichole’s smile froze. Previously, she couldn’t afford to study abroad and had always been buried in her books, barely participating in any club activities. At best, she had only won some school awards. Originally, according to what James had promised her, she should have been abroad by now. However, she feared Sophie would take James, so she stayed behind and became a graduate student at Eastwood College. Seeing Nichole not speaking, the interviewer said, “It seems you haven’t been abroad or won any awards, but that’s okay. Our company still values talent. How’s your second language skills?” Nichole gradually became speechless. She had been busy getting closer to James recently and hadn’t practiced professionally. “My Spanish is…” The interviewer then asked, “You can show us now if you want.” Nichole was about to demonstrate when a female employee walked in, speaking fluent Spanish. Then, the interviewer also spoke a line of fluent Spanish. Although fast, it was clear what was being said, and the Spanish professional jargon. Nichole didn’t even react for a moment. 19 face, wa ided After the female employee left, the interviewer, with a smiling face, watched Nichole and asked, “Ms. Sophie, how would you say your spoken Spanish is?” Nichole clenched her fists nervously, barely managing to say, “I study finance, so normal communication is not a problem.” “Here’s the thing: after considering everything, the company can keep you for a month of internship, but the position we can offer you is just at the intern level, with a salary of eight hundred. You can think it over.” Nichole’s face fell. “Eight hundred?”
Chapter 217 Mr. Donny stumbled over his words on the phone as he recounted the day’s events, then stuttered, “Mr. Burke, I truly had no idea Mrs. Burke would be interning at our company. I had no choice but to let Ms. Nichole go, Mr. Burke…” “Letting her go is for the best. She never had the competence to join Palm’s Jewels anyway.” James had no interest in discussing Nichole. Mr. Donny was taken aback. Wasn’t Nichole James‘ lover? James seemed ruthlessly indifferent, not bothering to inquire about her at all. “Of course, Mr. Burke, rest assured, I will take good care of your wife! I absolutely won’t let her face any hardships at the company!” James, growing impatient, didn’t respond to Mr. Donny and hung up the phone. Colt remarked, “Mr. Burke, if Ms. Nichole can’t find another internship position immediately, her thesis…” “If she lacks the ability to handle it, then she was a waste of all the years I’ve invested in her development.” James coldly stated, “Don’t mention Nichole to me again. She and I are done.” “Yes, Mr. Burke.” A 5 That afternoon, Sophie received a call from Tricia. As Sophie poured herself some tea, she asked, “What’s up?” “This afternoon, several companies within S Corporation received resumes from the same person.” “Who?” “Nichole.” Sophie couldn’t help but laugh. Nichole had just been let go and was already looking for the next opportunity. She probably feared that this internship fallout would jeopardize the hard–earned graduate position she got through James. “What position does she want?” Sophie inquired. “The position of Assistant General Manager.” Tricia found Nichole quite amusing, too. She was simply an intern who hadn’t even graduated yet and dared to aim for the position of Assistant General Manager directly. “Which companies did she apply to?” “Mostly smaller ones. Some under Russell Enterprises, others under S Corporation, and a few are businesses owned by Mr. Adler and Ms. Jenna.” Sophie understood the situation. No matter what, Russell Enterprises‘ subsidiaries in the industry could easily number in the hundreds. Even if they were small companies, and not explicitly under Russell Enterprises, they were indeed acquired by Russell Enterprises and were all well–known, established companies. Nichole probably didn’t know this; otherwise, she would have avoided working for Russell Enterprises at all costs. Sophie had established and developed S Corporation’s most recent companies, offering better conditions. Without James chole seeking a higher salary to make a living was a decent choice. a rather clever calculation. As for Adler and Jenna, both were industry leaders, with companies no less numerous than those of the Russell family. Moreover, Nichole might have calculated that as a graduate student, she could land a decent position Nichole probably thought that among all the companies in Devonport, there would be one not connected to Sophie. However, she didn’t realize that Devonport, being only so large, had hundreds of businesses crammed together. Those that stood out were few, often collaborating or under the same corporate umbrella. This time, Nichole had really put herself in the line of fire. “Send me Nichole’s resume later.” “Ms. Sophie, are you considering taking Nichole on board?
Chapter 216 Nichole was taken aback. Wasn’t Sophie just a stupid rich girl? How could the Russell family possibly trust Sophie to take over the entire Russell family enterprise? “This can’t be possible. You must be mistaken!” It just didn’t make any sense!– Mr. Donny spoke earnestly, “Ms. Nichole, why would I lie to you? This news has already spread among our circles. Imight afford to offend the boss of Russell Entertainment, but I can’t afford to offend the boss of Russell Enterprises.” Hearing Mr. Donny’s words, Nichole felt as if all her strength had been drained away. Was Sophie taking over the entire Russell family under James‘ directive? Nichole clenched her fists. ‘Sophie, even without any skills, you have a privileged background and could still rely on James and the Russell family to take a leading position at Russell Enterprises. But why? Why have I studied so hard for so many years, only to live like this?” “Ms. Nichole, I hope you can understand.” Mr. Donny had said as much as he could. Even if Nichole felt unjust, she could only leave with resentment at this moment. In the office area, the employees who had previously fawned over Nichole now placed some snacks in front of Sophie. “Miss, we were blind not to recognize your worth before. Please don’t take it to heart.” “Yes, yes, actually, I’ve always admired you. It was just Ms. Nichole and Alexis who wouldn’t let us talk to you!” “You’re so beautiful. Mr. Burke is blind for choosing Nichole over you.” The female employees‘ approach didn’t bother Sophie. In the workplace, elevating and demeaning others was common. Sophie looked up just in time to see Nichole walking out of Mr. Donny’s office. Nichole’s face was sullen, and Sophie leaned back in her chair, enjoying the sight of Nichole’s darkened expression. “Ms. Nichole!” The women were startled and quickly backed off. They didn’t want to offend Sophie, nor did they want to offend Nichole. “So, you’re satisfied now that I’m fired?” Nichole glared at Sophie. Sophie said with a smile, “Your dismissal might be due to your lack of professional skills. What does that have to do with me?” “Sophie, you’re only in charge of Russell Enterprises because of James. What right do you have to talk about my professional skills? Just you wait, I’ll show you I can climb to this position on my own merit!” Nichole turned and left. Sophie found these words laughably absurd. Everything Nichole had was because of James. There was nothing she had achieved on her own merit! Even attending Eastwood College was an opportunity James had given her. Otherwise, Eastwood College would never mit someone of Nichole’s status. Still, Nichole had the audacity to say such things in front of her. Meanwhile, James received a call from Palm’s Jewels. Mr. Donny, on the other end, kept apologizing, and James, growing impatient, said coldly, “Speak, what’s the matter?”
Chapter 215 “Alright,” Sophie said indifferently, “I’m a reasonable person. I’ll do what I’m supposed to do. I won’t slack off or be negligent during my internship. But don’t expect me to pick up slack that’s not mine.” Sophie tossed a stack of documents in front of Nichole. Nichole’s face couldn’t have looked worse. “Ms. Sophie, you are absolutely right! It won’t happen again!” Sophie smiled, “Then, let’s leave it at that. I’ll get back to work. Mr. Donny, please sign this document.” “Of course! I’ll sign it right away!” Mr. Donny, scared out of his wits, signed immediately, not even worried about whether he could renew the contract with Reece next year. After all, offending Mrs. Burke meant that his priority wasn’t making money but saving his own skin! Nichole stood there, trembling with rage, as she watched Sophie return to her desk. Nichole’s infuriated look only made Sophie’s smile grow wider. To be frank, Nichole was somewhat clever and academically excellent. However, she simply didn’t understand the rules of the social circle, thinking that clinging to James would secure her future. But even with her newfound status, everyone in the social circle would never accept her as anything more than a mistress who climbed up the ranks. Just like Jessica, even though she’s now the legitimate wife and Perry adores her, she was still ostracized in the circle of high society ladies. Their statuses were mismatched, and their positions were obtained in disgrace. After Mr. Donny had signed the document, he handed it to Sophie, who hadn’t even watched it before handing it over to Tricia, standing beside her. “Tricia, take the contract. You may leave now.” “Yes, Ms. Sophie.” Tricia gave Mr. Donny a sharp look as piercing as a knife. At that moment, Sophie’s phone buzzed with a message from Reece. [How’s the battle going?] Sophie replied. [Absolutely beautiful!] Although Reece hadn’t explicitly offered his help yesterday, she had guessed what he might do. Mr. Donny was still waiting for Sophie’s next instruction. Sophie said, “Everyone, please go back to your workstations. We’re still on the clock, and I’m just an intern. No need to stand on ceremony.” Despite Sophie’s words, no one dared to take her lightly. Nichole coldly said, “What are you all standing around for? Get back to work!” Everyone immediately bowed their heads and returned to their tasks. Though Nichole was furious, she turned and went back to her office. n’t long before Mr. Donny called Nichole into the CEO’s office. Jonny, did you need something?” Nichole asked. } “Ms. Nichole, I know you’re highly capable, but Palm’s Jewels is too small a stage for you…” “Are you firing me?” Nichole quickly caught the drift of Mr. Donny’s words. Mr. Donny delicately said, “Let me put it this way, our company is just not the right place. Besides, Ms. Sophie is Mr. Burke’s wife. It’s not quite appropriate for you to be here,” Mr. Donny was just short of calling her a homewrecker. Nichole wasn’t fazed and stepped forward. “If you are worried about offending Sophie, rest assured, James will soon divorce her. I’l make sure to speak highly of you to James.” “It’s not about that!” Mr. Donny said, looking troubled. “The thing is, Ms. Sophie, has the entire Russell family behind her. The industry just got wind that Mr. Perry has handed over all the Russell family’s affairs to Ms. Sophie. Palm’s Jewels can’t afford to offend her.” Nichole was stunned. “What are you saying? How is that possible?”
Chapter 214 Sophie had no intention of starting a quarrel with these people, but Nichole was just too arrogant. If she didn’t set things straight today, her internship days ahead would be far from pleasant. “Ms. Sophie Russel! I didn’t expect you to come in person!” Mr. Donny, smiling as he came out, stopped short at the sight of Sophie’s face, taking a moment to collect himself. What was happening? Tricia chimed in from the side, “This is Ms. Sophie Russel, also Mrs. Burke, Mr. Burke’s wife.” Mr. Donny’s face fell. “Mrs. Burke?” His gaze shifted from Sophie to Nichole. “So, you are Mrs. Burke, and she…” Nichole frowned, clearly displeased. Mr. Donny swallowed nervously. Previously, James had never brought his wife to any social events, so naturally, they had no idea what Sophie looked like. Nor had he ever heard that the so–called trophy daughter of the Russell family managed to pursue her postgraduate studies at Eastwood College. “Mr. Donny, you seem rather nervous.” Sophie observed the general manager’s reaction with amusement. “Not at all. It’s just unexpected. Mrs. Burke, you are interning at our company, truly a feather in Palm’s Jewels‘ cap.” “Oh, really? I actually feel quite lucky that, as a graduate student from Eastwood College who got in through connections, I can intern at Palm’s Jewels.” Sophie’s remark changed the expressions of the female employees nearby. “Mrs. Burke, you really flatter me!” Mr. Donny’s forehead was now beaded with sweat. He was caught between James‘ mistress and wife and could not offend either! “I believe we need not discuss this further. This year’s contract ends here, and next year, Mr. Reece will not renew his contract with Palm’s Jewels.” Sophie placed the contract in Mr. Donny’s trembling hands. Nichole said, “Sophie, the planning department has worked so hard on this plan, and you dismiss it with a single sentence. Aren’t you being a bit too cold–hearted?” “And what do you suggest ! should do, Nichole?” le puffed up her chest, confident. “You’ve interned at Palm’s Jewels for a few days. Can’t you see how hard your colleagues have ? What gives you the right to cancel the contract just like that?” “Because I am the owner of Russell Entertainment. All decisions for Russell Entertainment are mine to make.” Sophie found it amusing as she fixated on Nichole with a mocking gaze. “Ms. Nichole, business is like a battlefield. Trying to guilt trip someone with effort shows you’re not suited for this.” “You!” Nichole was left speechless. “Mrs. Burke, you are right. Our planining indeed has its flaws…” Mr. Donny could not offend Sophie at this time, considering James and Sophie had not been divorced yet. He wasn’t foolish enough to side with a mistress immediately. Sophie stated, “Mr. Donny, I am the owner of Russell Entertainment first, and Mrs. Burke second.” “Yes, yes, Ms. Sophie! My apologies for the slip of the tongue. Please don’t take offense.” Mr. Donny continued, “Ms. Sophie, if there’s anything during your time at Palm’s Jewels that’s been less than satisfactory, please forgive us. Such incidents will definitely not occur in the future!”
Chapter 213 The employees had never witnessed such a grand spectacle before, and for a moment, they were all left speechless. Even Nichole’s complexion changed. She knew that Sophie was the heiress of the Russell family, but she had never imagined that Sophie was actually in charge of the Russell Enterprises! “What? Ms. Nichole didn’t inform you of my identity?” Sophie stood there, her smile perhaps a tad too enchanting. “I’m Sophie, the CEO of Russell Enterprises and S Corporation, and James‘ lawful wife.” Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed, and their gazes shifted towards Nichole. If Sophie was James‘ lawful wife, did that make Nichole the other woman? Nichole felt the unusual stares from around her and couldn’t help but clench her fists secretly. “Why are you so silent, Ms. Nichole? If there are no objections, could you kindly ask Mr. Donny to come and speak with me?” Sophie handed a document to Tricia, who was standing beside her. “I’m not in a good mood today. Let’s end this contract for the year.” Alexis had heard the commotion from her office and walked over with a frown. Upon seeing Sophie, she said, “Sophie, what are you doing here again? Can’t you just work properly for once?” As soon as Alexis finished speaking, she realized something was off from the atmosphere because everyone was giving her a ‘better not say any more‘ look. Only then did Alexis notice Tricia beside Sophie, and she immediately approached with a smile, saying, “Isn’t this Tricia? Are you here to discuss the contract with Mr. Reece? Right this way.” Tricia, expressionless, replied, “It’s not me who wants to talk. It’s Ms. Sophie Russel, who wishes to speak with Mr. Donny.” “She was here?” Alexis looked around but didn’t see Ms. Sophie Russel anywhere. Tricia pointed out. “This lady here is Ms. Sophie, the daughter of Russell family.” Following Tricia’s direction, Alexis saw Sophie leaning against a workstation, staring at her as if she were watching a buffoon. “Sh-, Ms. Sophie?” Alexis was dumbfounded. How could Sophie possibly be the daughter of Russel family! Sophie said with a smile, “Ms. Nichole, I asked you to call Mr. Donny over to talk to me. It seems you didn’t hear me. Do I need to repeat elf?” ophie had not been so aggressive before, but now it seemed like she was setting the pace. Nichole bit her lip, refusing to go. Alexis didn’t want to offend anyone, and hastily said, “I’ll go call our Mr. Donny right away…” Sophie interrupted, “You are the head planner of the planning department. How could we possibly ask you to personally make the request? Ms. Nichole, you should do it.” Nichole’s expression soured even more. “It seems Palm’s Jewels isn’t that keen on collaborating with Reece. Maybe we should even consider this year’s contract as well.” Hearing this, Alexis panicked. They had planned so many proposals for Reece, and if they couldn’t collaborate with Russell Entertainment, all their efforts would be in vain! At Alexis‘ urging, Nichole, though reluctant, had no choice but to turn and leave under the watchful eyes of so many. At this moment, everyone watched Sophie, not daring to breathe too loudly. Who could have imagined that the daughter of the Russell family was interning among them? “Ms. Sophie, Nichole asked me to do that. It had nothing to do with me…” A female employee beside them trembled in fear.
Chapter 212 Reece chuckled. He gently took hold of Sophi Chapter 212 Reece chuckled. He gently took hold of Sophie’s hand as she patted his shoulder, and said, “Ms. Sophie, as your loyal partner, I absolutely won’t stand by and watch you get bullied.” “What are you going to do?” Sophie watched Reece warily. Reece winked and put a finger to his lips. “It’s a secret.” Sophie was utterly confused. The next day, the news of Reece finishing his shoot and leaving Palm’s Jewels had spread everywhere. Sophie returned to her desk, only to find her documents in complete disarray and her computer screen covered with sticky notes. “Sophie, you’ve been hanging around Reece these past few days, neglecting your internship duties. Ms. Nichole left these for you. They must be completed by today, or you can say goodbye to your internship evaluation.” A female coworker dumped a stack of documents on Sophie’s desk. Glancing at the pile of papers almost as tall as her computer, Sophie turned to see Nichole smirking triumphantly in the office. Sophie had expected something like this, but she never imagined Nichole’s plan could be so simple. Sophie approached her desk, counted the documents, and said, “If I recall, weren’t these reports assigned to you by Alexis yesterday?” The female coworker wasn’t intimidated by Sophie. “So what? I’m a full–time employee, and delegating this task to you is a sign of trust!” Sophie sneered. “So I need to verify these reports and produce ten corresponding action plans in one day?” The coworker faltered but retorted, “Sophie, this is a learning opportunity! Don’t be ungrateful! Palm’s Jewels is a publicly traded company with a solid reputation. You got into the Eastwood College research program through backdoors, and landing an internship here is your good fortune!” Sophie couldn’t help but laugh at these absurd justifications. In this day and age, it was disgraceful for anyone to utter such nonsense. “Who told you I got into Eastwood College through the backdoor?” “Of course, it’s…” The coworker almost blurted out the answer but stopped herself, “Sophie, facts are facts. The whole company knows ou got in through connections. How else could you have landed an internship here?” “…” i the only intern at Palm’s Jewels? Are you suggesting that everyone here got in through the backdoor?” The coworker was at a loss for words. Nichole stepped out of her office and said, “Sophie, are you implying you can’t handle the tasks I’ve assigned?” Nichole dropped her pretense, standing before Sophie like a conqueror. “Sophie says she can’t complete the tasks.” Nichole continued, “I can finish these tasks, and so can others. Why can’t you? Or is it that you’re just here to coast through your internship? If that’s your attitude, I might need to have a serious talk with Mr. Donny about whether you’re suited to complete this internship.” The atmosphere in the work area grew tense. Sophie’s lips curled into a slight smile. She truly didn’t understand where Nichole’s sense of superiority came from. “Sure, but before you talk to Mr. Donny, you might want to make some room for me.” Nichole frowned at Sophie’s words. “What do you mean by that?” “Exactly what I said.” As soon as Sophie finished speaking, two rows of bodyguards dressed in black entered the company, with Tricia leading them straight to Sophie, respectfully saying, “Ms. Sophie, this is the contract for Reece and Palm’s Jewels jewelry for this period.” e’s hand as she patted his shoulder, and said, “Ms. Sophie, as your loyal partier 1 absolutely won’t stand by and watch you get bullied.” “What are you going to do?” Sophie watched Reece warily. Reece winked and put a finger to his lips. “It’s a secret.* Sophie was utterly confused. … Read More “Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn ( James ) Chapter 212” »
Chapter 211 He knew Nichole was putting on a show for Sophie and the staff on purpose earlier. He had already warned Nichole that there would be no further interactions between them, and his cooperation was merely to see Sophie’s reaction. But as it turned out, Sophie didn’t care about him at all. She did not even show a hint of jealousy. “James, we had sex. Are you that eager to cut ties with me?” Nichole knew that James had used her as a tool at the office, but she didn’t care. She had used James too! They were cut from the same cloth! James gave Nichole a cold glance and said, “I’m warning you, if you use those underhanded tactics to hurt Sophie, I will not let you off easily.” Nichole paled, her voice softening as she clutched James‘ hand. “James, Sophie doesn’t even like you! But I truly love you. Didn’t we have a great night together?” “Enough!” James shook off Nichole’s hand, his eyes filled with menace. “How dare you bring up that night? Nichole, if you don’t want to be ousted from Palm’s Jewels, I suggest you stop testing my patience. Otherwise, I’ll make sure Eastwood College expels you without a second thought!” Nichole’s expression turned even uglier, and she didn’t dare to make another move. She knew James would follow through on his threats, perhaps even tenfold. James turned and left, leaving Nichole deflated and alone. Colt glanced at her and said, “Ms. Nichole, Mr. Burke’s decision not to expose your lies is already a form of mercy. Please recognize your place and stop dreaming about becoming Mrs. Burke.” Then, Colt also followed James out. Nichole clenched her fists tightly. ‘James, you think it’s that easy to cut ties with me? I will not let you have your way! The position of Mrs. Burke can only be mine!‘ Back at Palm’s Jewels, Sophie pulled her hand away from Reece, saying, “He’s gone.” Reece Ted lightly. “Who said I was helping you? I was genuinely worried you had a fever.” ed herself a cup of tea, and Reece said, “But you look so lively, you must be fine.” Sophie mentioned, “Your time at Palm’s Jewels is almost over, right?” Sopt. “I’m leaving tomorrow.” Reece raised an eyebrow. “Missing me already?” “Don’t flatter yourself. I’m just worried my days won’t be easy once you’re gone.” Recently, the female staff at Palm’s Jewels had labeled her as a woman who would do anything for success. Rumors even spread that she was a sugar baby in school and often engaged in questionable professions. She knew these rumors were Nichole’s doing, but she couldn’t be bothered to deal with them. The issues at S Corporation were enough of a headache already. She didn’t want to waste energy on petty matters with worthless people. Reece frowned, “Have they started bullying you?” “Not yet, but I guess they will once you’re gone.” The female staff had been cautious around her these past few days because Reece had been coming to the office to film, but once Reece was gone, things might change. After a moment of silence, Sophie patted Reece’s shoulder seriously. “I’ll handle it. When trouble comes, I’ll face it head–on. I’ll be okay.” 1/1
Chapter 210 In the conference room, James leaned in close to Sophie, whispering, “Sophie, I’m looking out for you. Stay away from guys like Colby and Blake. They have ulterior motives for getting close to you.” Sophie didn’t respond but took a step back, saying, “Mr. Burke, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.” Sophie was the first to leave the conference room. As soon as she pushed open the door, she was met with the sight of her curious coworkers craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the drama. ཆ Ø ཝཿཉ