Chapter 411 2413%#


    Tiffany walked into the third-floor cafeteria of Lovell School and saw Zoe standing up and waving at her. She made her way over, and the dishes had already been ordered and served.


    After all, it was an elite school, and the cafeteria spanned several floors, each with different standards. Students could enjoy food and serviceparable to outside restaurants with a bit of extra money. Tiffany sat down and nced at the array of exquisite dishes before her, raising an eyebrow as she asked, "Are you treating me"


    "Absolutely I''m treating you!" Zoe replied enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Tiffany, I got my paycheck! That rtive of yours is incredibly generous, they gave me even more than what was initially promised" Tiffany smiled and quietly deleted the transfer record. "That means you''ve been doing a great job


    Zoe managed the charity fund Tiffany established under her rtive''s name. She meticulously tracked every expenditure and its purpose, ensuring no discrepancy existed.


    Furthermore, beyond the ounting, Zoe was also responsible for purchasing items. While these tasks seemed minor when discussed, they were pretty cumbersome in practice, and all contributed to her aplishments. Tiffany picked up her fork and said, "Then I won''t stand on ceremony. Zoe giggled, looking quite pleased.


    After finishing lunch. Tiffany skipped the afternoon ss on business negotiations, intending to head to the library to continue her search for books. However, she received a phone call from June. "What''s up, June?" "Miss Kelley, it''s bad news. Someone is trying to buy out your father''spany," June said gravely. "The opposing party has significant backing and has quickly acquired shares from several major shareholders. Given the current situation, this is unfavorable for the Kelley family."Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    "I got it, Tiffany replied and hung up the phone. She then left the school and headed straight home.


    When Charlie established hispany, he had nothing and worked up from scratch. At that time, there were several partners, with Owen being one of them. There were also a few other shareholders, each holding a small portion of thepany''s shares.


    These shareholders did not interfere in thepany''s internal affairs and only appeared during the annual dividend distributions. After more than a decade of friendship with Charlie, their rtionship had remained strong, and they asionally met for meals or to y golf together.


    On her way home, Tiffany couldn''t stop thinking about the situation. How could they sell their shares so suddenly and without any warning? What kind of temptation had the opposing party offered that made them disregard their longstanding rtionships?


    Upon returning home and stepping through the vi''s front door. Tiffany found her father sitting in the bright and spacious living room, looking troubled, while Thalia stood beside him, massaging his shoulders.


    Tiffany turned and instructed David, "David, wait for Eric at the school gate when sses end. Remember, don''t leave his


    side.


    Previously, Eric had been kidnapped by Selena at the school gate, and that incident nearly turned disastrous. Although the opposing party''s intentions were still unclear, it was better to be cautious this time. David nodded solemnly, his expression serious. "You can rest assured, Miss Kelley. I will ensure Mr. Kelley''s safety."


    Tiffany finally stepped into the vi. "Dad, Mom


    "Oh, Tiffany, why are you back?"


    Charlie was slightly taken aback and couldn''t help but ask, "Did someone say something to you? Good deeds do not make the headlines, but scandals spread like wildfire!" Charlie was frustrated. A few shareholders he considered friends had betrayed him, and he was thest to learn about it.


    Rumors spread rapidly, and within a short time, others imed hat his position as CEO was unstable and that a mysterious figure with a substantial stake could oust him at any moment. Hearing such things was deeply frustrating


    Tiffany walked over and soothingly patted Charlie''s chest, her tone calm as always. "Dad, don''t worry. We still have Owen''s shares, right? While the other shareholders had sold their shares, she was confident that Owen would never do something like that. Charlie nodded. "Owen has always been loyal and values rtionships; he would never do something like this. What worries


    me t


    "What are you worried about?" Tiffany asked.


    "Owen''s Maximus restaurant just opened not long ago. What if that person uses some underhanded tactics against the restaurant? What if they resort to unscrupulous means?" Charlie said. In the world of interests, people could resort to anything. Tiffany narrowed her eyes slightly. She thought, ''Indeed, this couldn''t be overlooked. If Owen sold his shares, Charlie''s fifty percent stake would only allow him to be on equal footing with the opposing party, preventing him from having absolute control. Tiffany reassured him, "Dad, don''t worry. I''ll send someone to keep watch at Owen''s restaurant. If anyone causes trouble. they''ll be dealt with thoroughly!"


    Charlie couldn''t help butugh. He recalled the first day the restaurant opened when a group of thugs intentionally put bugs in the food to extort money.


    Their legitimate methods had proven ineffective in dealing with such unruly troublemakers. In the end, Tiffany stepped in and, with just a few well-ced words, had the thugs crying for mercy while insisting they pay for their meal. Charlie couldn''t help but tease, "When did my sweet little girl be so fierce? But about this matter, you You''re ady, and in a few days, you''ll be getting engaged. I don''t want you to let this affect your mood" Tiffany raised an eyebrow, not intending to heed his words. She had her ns in mind.


    shouldn''t worry.


    A servant rushed in to report. "Mr. Kelley, a convoy of vehicles has just arrived, heading straight toward our vi. We''re not sure if they''re here to see you."


    "Oh?" Charlie stood up and looked outside.


    Sure enough, the impressive convoy of vehicles approached and stopped at the entrance of Cedar Ridge Vi. A line of extended Rolls-Royces was nked by bodyguards, clearing the way. The spectacle was quite grand Tiffany raised an eyebrow and then smiled. The Rolls-Royce in the center looked precisely like the one she had seen under the shade of a tree at the library. It was clear who hade to visit.


    Therge iron gate of the vi opened, and the convoy came to a halt. The door of the heavily protected Rolls-Royce. opened, and a gorgeous woman slowly stepped out of the car, exuding an air of aloofness and otherworldliness.


    Despite the crowd around them, Tiffany keenly sensed that the woman''s gaze immediately fell on her as she stepped out of the car. It carried a mix of curiosity, scrutiny, and a subtle hint of apprehension. ''Is this woman afraid of me? Tiffany thought, a yful smile spreading across her face.


    After the group disembarked, one of the maids spoke to Charlie in a condescending tone, saying, "Mr. Kelley, this is the


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    While the maid spoke politely about not wanting to offend, her condescending posture and disdainful expression made it clear she looked down on everyone present. Tiffany felt a strong urge to knock that arrogant attitude down a peg, and she


    did.