Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1305

Sophie's car smoothly pulled up to the entrance of S Corporation, where Tricia was already waiting on the sidewalk. Spotting Sophie, Tricia quickly made her way over, exclaiming, "Ms. Sophie! I'm so glad you're here."

Even from a distance, Sophie could hear the heated exchanges echoing nearby. With a furrowed brow, she asked, "What's going on?"

"The shareholders are having a full-blown argument with our partners!"

"Is it because of today's news?"

Tricia nodded, explaining, "The partners think it's a scandal, so they're demanding an explanation from you. But all the shareholders are standing by you, so it's turned into a real shouting match!"

"I'd better check it out."

Sophie followed Tricia to the meeting room, where the air was thick with tension as several people were caught up in a fierce debate.

A shareholder jabbed a finger at a partner, declaring, "Our Ms. Sophie has always been above board! You really believe those online rumors? Wait 'til Ms. Sophie gets here, then we'll see what's what!"

Unfazed, the partner shot back, "We all know what Sophie’s like. That mess back in Devonport was telling. I've always thought having a woman as CEO was fishy, and now it looks like she flirted her way up!"

"You’re out of line!"

"Let's not lose our cool!"

Another shareholder stepped in to calm the situation, just as Sophie entered the room.

Sophie nodded, considering his words. "And what's your take on that, Grayson? What’s everyone thinking?"

The partners exchanged uncertain glances.

"Ms. Sophie, we've had a good run working together, but you get it—we're in this to make a profit. If someone else offers better terms, well..."

Before another partner could finish, a shareholder jumped in angrily, "Do you realize how much Ms. Sophie has done for you? All those benefits we gave you, just tossed aside? And now you turn around and slander her, calling her promiscuous? That’s low!"

The partners' expressions darkened at this.

"Karter," Sophie interjected, raising a hand. "Let’s not make things worse. A little venting is okay, but no need to burn bridges."