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!”

opting not to engage in

some medication for her racing

face with cold water and gazed at her reflection in the mirror.

and gaunt, with hollow cheeks and a pale complexion, while Sophie…

was interrupted as the bathroom door swung

flawless, rosy complexion, and she exuded an air of elegance and grace.

highly educated–a combination of beauty and intelligence, something Eleanor could never measure up to.

Eleanor met Sophie’s gaze, she suddenly felt inferior, quickly lowered her head, grabbed

suddenly stopped her.

heart raced as if she had done something wrong,

being treated as a stand–in and a victim, yet in

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

her panic,

at her watch and said, “There’s still half an hour before I have to hold the general shareholders‘ meeting. Could you make me

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

Sophie left with her head held high and a

contrast, the sickly Eleanor looked like a knock–off version of Sophie,

herself together and

preferences, hoping that Jeannie and the others would deliver it to

conference room, so she had

“Come in.”