The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 128

After the celebrations, it was time for the banquet.

Aurelia chose the most inconspicuous seat at the directors' table. Given her awkward status, it was the most fitting.

Unexpectedly, Evelyn sat down next to her.

Could it be because they both worked in the Design Department?

She sneakily glanced at Emily, who sat across from her at an angle.

Emily had been kind to her and often took care of her.

For some reason, she felt like Emily was deliberately keeping her distance today, and Mr. Harry was acting oddly too.

Technically, they were all in this together.

Louis was actively introducing Evelyn to the heads of various departments.

But Mr. Harry left her out.

Just then, her WhatsApp pinged.

It was a message from Darcy.

[Boss, rumors were circulating in the company this morning that you're about to jump ship. Ethereal Gems is said to be offering you a yearly salary of 500 thousand plus bonuses to lure you into becoming their director.]

What? Aurelia suddenly understood. No wonder Emily and Mr. Harry were intentionally avoiding her today. So, this was why!

She covertly glanced at Evelyn.

Back to her old tricks, stirring up trouble behind her back?

She never caught a break!

[Nonsense. These are malicious rumors intended to disrupt our morale. You must not believe them.]

[And if we lose, you won't jump ship?]

Aurelia pursed her lips. If she said no, who would believe her?

It was an offer only a fool would refuse.

Wheels whirring rapidly in her head, she suddenly had an idea that even she found brilliant.

The third was for Director Chris.

...

Finally, she turned to Evelyn, "Ms. Evelyn, this toast is for you. As the saying goes, competition leads to progress. The result is not important, what matters is the learning process. I hope to learn a lot from you in our future work."

These words made Aurelia a generous person immediately!

Inside, Evelyn scoffed. What a pretense!

She knew she was going to lose and wanted to find a way out, didn't she?

She forced a smile, "Manager Aurelia, you're too kind. We should all learn from each other."

Once the food was served, everyone chatted while eating. The atmosphere at the table was very harmonious.

Aurelia couldn't stop eating. The food was truly worthy of a state banquet.

Leopold sat next to Jessica, his eyes often drifting across the crowd to land on Aurelia.