Chapter 556
Maevetidied up her desk and instructed, “Zayla, I’ll need you to oversee things for a while. Nothing major, just keep everything running as usual.
“For business matters, consult Zion and Charlie. Most importantly, keep a close watch on Conner and report any movements from the Jefferson family
to me
“Understood, Ms. Scott,” Zayla responded.
As Zavla finished her report, the phone on Maeve’s desk rang.
She picked it up and heard the receptionist’s voice on the other end. “Ms. Scott, Mrs. Brooks Senior is here to see you. We tried to stop her, but she insisted”
“What does she need?” Maeve queried.
“She didn’t mention anything,” replied the receptionist.
“Don’t let her come up. I’ll be down shortly.”
“Yes, Ms. Scott.”
After the call ended, the receptionist politely served tea to the exquisitely dressed Hailey. “Mrs. Brooks Senior, Ms. Scott will be down shortly.” Hailey remarked, “As her grandmother–in–law, it’s only right that she comes down to greet me.”
She sat with an air of superiority. After taking a sip of the rea, she grimaced, “What kind of tea is this? How could Mirage Group serve this to guests?” The receptionist forced a smile, unable to respond to Hailey’s obvious provocation.
Just then, Marve descended the stairs. She was dressed in a sharp, professional suit, exuding the air of a confident businesswoman.
Hailey scrutinized her with disapproval.
“You took too long. In the Brooks family, the daughter–in–law should be here to p
greet the elders even before they arrive,” she criticized, her tone harsh.
or this kind of tea. There’s no
Unbothered, Maeve took the teacup fr
from Hailey’s hand and handed it to the receptionist. “Mrs. Brooks Senior doesn’t
need to serve her next time.”
“Yes, Ms. Scott,” the receptionist responded.
Hailey frowned. “Maeve, what do you mean by that?!)
“Nothing much. Mrs. Brooks Senior, are you here unannounced to inspect my work? It seems your concern is a bit overreaching,” Maeve replied sharply. Hailey, visibly upset, stood up abruptly. “What’s with your attitude? I came to talk to you…
Pausing mid–sentence, she glanced around at the onlookers and continued, “Shouldn’t you invite me to your office for a private conversation, Ms. Scott?
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