A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 5

Sophie briefly introduced herself, and after exchanging pleasantries, she accompanied Bernard and Rosita to the CEO’s office.

Jeannie craned her neck to catch a glimpse of the trio, her face displaying unmistakable envy. “On her very first day, Mr. Laurence is personally escorting her! She must be his favorite!”

Amanda placed a comforting hand on Jeannie’s shoulder and explained, “You’re missing the point, dear. She has just returned and assumed the CEO position, which might raise doubts among VitaLife Global’s shareholders. Mr. Laurence escorting her is a way to demonstrate that she has the full support of the Laurence Group.”

Jeannie rested her hands on her chin, still feeling envious, and mused, “And Mr. Laurence is clearing the path for his wife so swiftly as well. How romantic!”

Amanda, full of envy herself, said, “If she wasn’t the chairman’s daughter, there’s no way the most powerful man in A City would be interested in her.”

Jeannie shook her head, “But Ms. Ratliff is impressive in her own right. She’s well–educated, attractive, and so on. Speaking of looks…”

Jeannie glanced at Eleanor, “I noticed that Eleanor looks a bit like the new CEO!”

Amanda leaned in for a closer look, and agreed, “Yeah, you’re right. But I think Eleanor’s even prettier!”

Eleanor, looking pale, muttered “Don’t talk nonsense,” and walked to the bathroom.

Seeing Eleanor’s frail figure, Jeannie was worried, “What’s wrong with Eleanor?”

Amanda let out a derisive snort. “Perhaps she’s envious that she resembles the CEO but doesn’t share the CEO’s destiny!”

not to engage in conversation with Amanda,

swiftly taking some medication for her racing heart, swallowing it without

she splashed her face with cold water and gazed at her reflection in the

gaunt, with hollow cheeks

interrupted as the bathroom door swung open, and Sophie entered, gracefully striding in

she exuded an air of elegance and grace.

also highly educated–a combination of beauty and intelligence, something Eleanor

inferior, quickly lowered her head, grabbed a paper towel, and turned to

Sophie suddenly stopped

had done something wrong,

and a victim, yet in

to her and said with a gentle smile, “You’re

her panic, nodded,

hour before I have to hold the general shareholders‘ meeting. Could

in the office but eventually agreed to help as she was still working there.

left with her head held high

looked like a knock–off version of Sophie, feeling completely

pulling herself together

for Sophie following the chairman’s preferences, hoping that Jeannie and the others

they had already been called to prepare the conference room, so she had

“Come in.”