NovelUSAChapter 55 Isadora stepped into the office building.
The whole place was buzzing with activity-employees darted back and forth, caught up in a sudden whirlwind of urgency. It felt like something big was about to happen, maybe even cause for celebration.
Spotting a colleague from the marketing department, Isadora reached out and gently stopped her. "Hey, what's going on? Why is everyone setting up the conference hall? Is there smajor event today?" The colleague, a nervous intern, clearly wasn't yet familiar with the complicated power plays within the Vaughan family business.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Ms. Vaughan, The Fitzgerald Group just agreed to invest in our Global Project. President Vaughan called a banquet and meeting to announce it." An investment? From The Fitzgerald Group? That quickly? Isadora frowned in thought. "Strange. Why didn't I get any notice about this?" The intern blinked, startled, and seemed to realize something. "Oh... Actually, I think you weren't on the list for this meeting. From what I heard, it's mainly for signing the contract with The Fitzgerald Group and, um, to congratulate Ms. Pearl for her achievement." The words tumbled out before the intern realized what she'd said. She flushed, mortified, and looked like she wanted to bolt.
Isadora narrowed her eyes, sensing something off. "Why is Pearl getting all the credit for The Fitzgerald Group's investment?" The intern hesitated, fidgeting with her hands, when suddenly- A sharp, self-assured female voice rang out behind them, accompanied by the staccato click of heels on marble. "That's because I'm the one who brought in the Global Project's investment." Isadora turned to see Pearl sweeping in on Eleanor's arm. The two of them looked like they'd just stepped off the red carpet, their cocktail dresses sparkling under the lobby's lights-far more glamorous than anyone else in the office.
Pearl arched an eyebrow, her tone dripping with mock sympathy. "Dad probably didn't want to hurt your feelings, or maybe he just thought you weren't important enough. That's why you weren't invited to the meeting." Her words cut sharp, each syllable laced with pointed ridicule. The implication was clear: Isadora hadn't contributed a thing to the Global Project and Richard had decided to sideline her.
All around, staff paused in their work and turned to watch the showdown.
Listening to Pearl and the intern, Isadora pieced everything together in an instant. So, today was the day The Fitzgerald Group invested in the Global Project. Apparently, Richard believed Pearl was the one who'd secured the investment. That's what this whole event was about.
Isadora maintained a calm, almost indifferent expression. "Are you sure you're really the one who brought in The Fitzgerald Group's investment, Pearl?" Pearl's smile faltered, annoyance flashing in her eyes. "What's that supposed to mean?" A hint of guilt flickered across her face, but she quickly covered it with bluster, puffing herself up like an angry rooster.
Isadora's voice was cool and steady. "It's exactly what it sounds like. If you can't understand plain English, maybe you should go back to school."
Pearl's lips curled into a sneer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Isadora, I know you're jealous because I landed The Fitzgeraldm The Group's investment while your Magnus hasn't done a thing for us. Don't be upset we're all working for the good of the Vaughan family. I'll even tell Dad you tried your best." Isadora's tone didn't change. "Pearl, do you really think I need your help?"
Pearl's voice rose, pitching towards . "Why are you always so bitter, Isadora? Last time, you grabbed my necklace. Now you're making snide remarks. We're sisters, aren't we? Even if you don't like me, at least show srespect for our parents. Can't you just accept that I'm better at this than you are?"
She then turned, clinging to Eleanor's arm and whining, "Mom, look at how e over and overn Isadora bulliesbrought in Victor to secure an investment for the Vaughan family-shouldn't that be something to celebrate? But Isadora's being so spiteful, doubtinglike this." Isadora watched the whole performance, at a loss for words.
All she'd done was ask a simple question-was Pearl really the one who secured the investment? She hadn't even had a chance to say anything more, and already Pearl was playing the victim.
Typical.
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