anced across her porcelain skin, highlighting her sharp features. S

ed in shady business, which she was well aware of, but never in her wildest dreams had she expec

lding, commanding attention

tuated her features, exuding confidence and sophistication. She wore a black fitted knee-leng

glances following her as she made her way towards the elevator. Her heels c

nd as the doors closed behind her,sh

e. Her heels clicked through the hallway,drawing subtle glances from employees.On reach

ternoon Ms. Richmond," Beverly said."Mr Grey has specifical

ncee," she said firmly but controlled

neutral. "Ma'am I apologize,I

!"she exclaimed, raising her hand and

the bustling employees. Beverly s eyes welled up with tears as she t

ered in the air. The once bustli

n a mixture of surprise and anger"What's goi

Beverly s hand holding her chee

s gaze fell on Sophia

fiance."Baby,I miss you," she

sorry,are you? You think you can just walk o

re my Baby. Besides I'm not so

nation from the Richmond's for posting an engagement I'm not i

on the floor. Liam's gaze shifted from Sophia's

re you oka

ded slowly

back to work",he said wh

f Sophia and their engagement. He couldn't believe she ha

read like wildfire through the company,with employees whispering

.

to her turbulent emotions. Her grandfather, Harrison Richmond, sat on a plush armchair, his piercing gaz

ppened?" Vivian asked, h

am . Harrison listened intently, his expression growing increasingly displeased

, his voice firm . " You need to assert yourself

tion. "We need the Grey's financial backing. At

amily's expectations. "Perhaps a conversation with

That's a good idea." Sophia nodded fe

cerns and fears. Sophia's determination grew, fueled by her family's d

gly displeased. "This is not acceptable, Sophia. You need to

Grey's finan

with your grandfather " At this rate we

ion with Evelyn would

od idea," Har

feeling a sense

her phone and dial

answer, Sophia's sob grew

oftened slightly as sh

we put more effort into this," Vivian s

, and Vivian gently stroked her hair. "Dear,

. The Art competition. I think that would be a perfect opportunity for them to

yn couldn't see her. "Good.

one, Sophia looked up at

d further. "It will be okay

rely above a whisper. " But wh

s. Evelyn will ensure he

wly, a glimmer of

son's voice echoed from the living room. "We have to get

to her room, the weight of their co