Chapter 61
By the time Madeline composed herself and rushed over, two assistants were just exiting Jessica’s office.
One of them said. “I haven’t seen Jessica in a while. She’s so cool and commanding now. I love her vibe.”
Yup, I joined Atkinson Group because of her. I wonder how many years in the workplace it would take before I can have even half of Jessica’s vibe,” the other added.
The admiration on their young faces for Jessica was uncontrollable and sincere.
As they spoke, they nearly ran into Madeline, whose face had turned a stormy shade. At once, they put on formal expressions and greeted her.
Good morning, Madeline.”
Madeline’s fingernails nearly dug into her own flesh. The jealousy nearly devoured her alive. Her features were already beginning to twist with bitterness.
Over these past few years, she had worked so hard to craft her own capable image. Yet the moment Jessica appeared, all eyes shifted to her as if Madeline had never existed.
Forcing a tight, unconvincing smile, Madeline gave a stiff nod.
The two assistants clearly sensed her sour mood and quickly scurried back to their desks.
Madeline was indeed competent in her own right, but compared to Jessica, she was like a shadow of Jessica.
Madeline opened the door and said, “Jessi, you’re—”
“Get out.” Jessica’s cold voice cut her off.
The fake smile on Madeline’s face instantly froze, and she stared at Jessica seated behind the desk, her expression full of resentment.
Jessica’s tone dripped with sarcasm as she said, “What? Haven’t been around me for a few years, and you’ve already forgotten to knock before entering?”
Madeline’s face turned grim. She had deliberately chosen not to knock.
After a pause, she shut the door, swallowed her pride, and knocked properly. “Jessi, may I come in?”
There was no response from inside. Madeline gritted her teeth and knocked again, but she still received only silence.
Madeline thought with hatred, Jessica is doing this on purpose. She’s trying to humiliate me!’
Suddenly, the door was pulled open from within.
Madeline thought Jessica opened the door for her and was about to speak when she saw Jessica holding a few folders. Without even looking at Madeline, Jessica said, “Inform the CEO’s Office and project department to attend the meeting at 9 AM.”
After speaking, Jessica walked straight past Madeline toward the elevator, leaving Madeline fuming in silence.
Madeline scoffed inwardly. That commanding tone is just when I had just started working for her. All my years of building status in this company were wiped out in a second by her return.
At 9 AM, everyone notified to attend the meeting was already seated in the meeting room. Even Brian was there.
Jessica swept a glance around the room. Her eyes, sharp and businesslike, revealed no trace of personal emotion, and they seemed especially
indifferent.
Brian sat with a neutral expression. On the surface, he appeared to be attentively listening to Jessica’s report, but in truth, his mind wandered. Looking at the dazzling woman before him, he suddenly remembered how Jessica looked in her early days at work.
Back then, they weren’t yet married, and Jacob hadn’t been born.
As his secretary, Jessica handled his schedules and coordinated with partners perfectly. She even prepared special gifts for each client properly. Everything had been taken care of seamlessly, freeing him from any concerns beyond his core responsibilities.
“The project files regarding the Serenosy agency rights and related matters are all in the database. Mr. Lewis, your department will take over this part.” Jessica said.
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She pulled one file from the stack, and her assistant promptly passed it along.
Her brows slightly furrowed, and she cast a cold glance in Brian’s direction. She thought, ‘He’s spacing out in a meeting?
Jessica instantly saw through Brian’s distraction but couldn’t be bothered to care. Her gaze swept past him as she continued delegating the remaining files with unwavering efficiency.
Behind Brian, Madeline nearly bit through her lip.
Watching how everyone in the room obeyed Jessica without a hint of resistance, Madeline was driven to the brink by jealousy.
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