They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel 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!’

“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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Chapter 61

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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