Elisa’s lips curled into a wry smile as she mused, “Ah, I knew these sneaky two must be up to something. So, it turns out this is their little scheme, huh?”

Rochelle timely lifted her wine glass, finding it difficult to articulate her apology. However, she comforted herself with the thought that everything would return to normal after today.

She said, “Ms. Benett, I admit I was immature and foolish back then. Here’s to making amends and hoping we can move past our disagreements. I know you do not hold grudges, so I ask for your forgiveness.”

A faint smile played on Rochelle’s lips as she anticipated Elisa’s impending ordeal tonight. This softened her demeanor, adding a touch of authenticity to her somewhat feigned apology.

Elisa responded with a grin, “Why not? I’m open to it. If you’re keen to return to your previous role at the company, you’d have to go through the hiring process. However, whether you’re rehired relies on your qualifications and abilities—there’s no shortcut.”

Paul and Rochelle’s faces turned long in an instant.

Elisa was well aware they were discussing Rochelle’s reinstatement. However, Elisa made it clear that Rochelle would need to undergo the conventional hiring process.

Did she mean that I have to start from scratch as a junior employee? Would that mean Bella would hold the reins over me? Ridiculous! I won’t stand for their oppression!

As Rochelle teetered on the brink of losing her cool, Paul shot her a warning glance.

and regained her composure. Taking a deep breath, she mustered a somewhat strained smile at

appreciate the opportunity.

at Rochelle, brushing

her glass awkwardly as people strolled

had been a lot of fun for Elisa, but she

sips or feigned sipping. If her wine glass left her line of sight, she

she even

a sip from both glasses and turned to Elisa. “Is this enough to

remained silent. Then, she reached for one of the

she caught a whiff of the drug’s faint scent. Elisa mused. Well-played, but you

had the gut to ingest the drugged wine, meaning she had

instead, she took

bated breath as Elisa sipped, her expression becoming

grinned and said, “Here’s to embracing harmony and starting a new

didn’t share the same warmth. Following this, Paul and Rochelle excused themselves. Elisa’s eyes followed their departure, her smile taking a malicious twist. Although Glacier Isle was a prized property, with no homes built

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