Chapter 147 Grandma Temporarily Unseen
Gabriel stayed in a light sleep state throughout the night, worrying about whether Sam would be afraid after going to places like the amusement park during the day. Fortunately, after a night passed, Sam slept well, gradually easing Gabriel's concerns.
This proves that Sophia used the right method.
Perhaps he no longer needs to be nervous or anxious.
On the last day of the vacation, Gabriel had already postponed work for two days. On the third day, he couldn't delay it any longer. Early in the morning, before even having breakfast, he went out to be busy. Mrs. Lancaster and Sam sat at the table, enjoying their meal slowly.
Madam lovingly looked at her great-grandson.
"Sam, tomorrow you'll be going to school, right? You still have today to play. Would you like to invite Ethan and Emma to our house?"
Sam's eyes lit up. He really wanted to.
But Ethan and Emma just visited the day before yesterday. If they come again now, what if Dad suddenly comes back and finds Ethan and Emma? He hasn't resolved Ethan and Emma's dislike for Dad yet.
Sam was torn. He couldn't refuse Grandma's hopeful gaze either. Grandma liked Ethan and Emma, and he was very happy. He also wanted Ethan and Emma to come to their house every day.
In the end, Sam took out his phone watch and sent a message to Ethan. Ethan and Emma were attending an elective class, and they only saw Sam's message after class.
"Grandma already misses us so soon." Emma really liked Grandma. "Then let's go see Grandma this afternoon."
Ethan shook his head seriously.
"We can't go see Grandma."
"Why?" Emma widened her eyes in confusion.
"We can't always be so lucky to not be discovered by mean Dad. Sam said mean Dad has been coming home every day now, sometimes early, sometimes late. Mean Dad appears and disappears mysteriously. What if he comes back suddenly and sees us? He will definitely recognize us at a glance."
After all, he and Emma looked the most alike with mean Dad.
Emma was torn between two choices taking the risk of being discovered by mean Dad and going to accompany Grandma, or being cautious and not going to see Grandma for now.
After a few minutes, Emma still couldn't come up with an answer, so she had no choice but to follow Ethan's plan and not go for now.
Sam conveyed Ethan and Emma's decision to Grandma.
Madam disappointedly put down her water glass.
The most direct way to confirm whether Ethan and Emma were those two children was through a paternity test, but unfortunately, they were a step too late that day. The cups and utensils used by Ethan and Emma had already been cleaned by the servants.
So now she urgently wanted to get hold of Ethan and Emma's hair.
Sam comfortingly patted Grandma's back.
"It's okay, Grandma. Since they can't come, we can do it next time."
There will always be another chance.
When Sam went upstairs to his own art studio, Auntie Jane helped massage Grandma's shoulders.
"Or should I ask the butler to go check the parents of those two children, okay?
Madam waved her hand, "Let's not check for now. Wait until they come next time, then take their hair for a test before making any conclusions."
She had many doubts and concerns. Investigating rashly before everything was confirmed could potentially affect the two children.
It had been five years, and she could wait a few more days.
......
Fiona had been living in fear recently. In order to get rid of Sophia, she deliberately sought out Chuck, the manager of the marketing department, and treated him to several meals. Not only did she spend money, she also had to endure Chuck's inappropriate advances.
She thought that Manager Chuck would definitely frame Sophia and get her fired for offending the business partners.
But the one who got fired was not Sophia, but Manager Chuck!
Manager Chuck was fired for taking advantage of his position for personal gains, damaging the company's image, and corrupting professional relationships.
On the other hand, Sophia was unaffected and continued to do whatever she wanted.
Fiona heard that Sophia even fought with Miss Foster in the general office last time. Although the company didn't allow the news to spread, everyone still gossiped about it privately after meals. Fiona kept hearing all the details.
While worrying about being dragged down by Manager Chuck, she was also curious about who had Sophia's back. How could she get away with beating Miss Foster?
During this period, Sophia was not focused on work and neglected many things. Now that she had recovered, she was bombarded with various tasks as soon as she started working.
"Sophia, let me tell you some good news."
"What good news?" Sophia was busy working and didn't even have time to lift her eyes.
Larry was excited, with a beaming face. "The annual conference is scheduled for the end of the month. I heard that the biggest prize this year is a large villa. In previous years, only employees in the fashion business were not eligible for the lottery. But this year, thanks to Director Li's efforts, we can also participate."
Lancaster's main business was still in technology, and the fashion business had only started in recent years. The profitability of fashion couldn't compare to technology, and talents in research and development needed more incentives. Therefore, these major prizes were prioritized for the technology department.
The company changed the rules this year, allowing all managers and above to participate in the lottery, but they also added a few extra prizes for technical talents.
Opinions on this change varied, with some approving and others not.
Sophia wasn't interested in this. Winning a large villa wasn't something she believed she could just easily get through luck. She never relied on hope because her luck had never been good.
Larry seemed ecstatic, as if he had already won the villa.
"Is your sample garment ready? The spring collection launch will be the day after tomorrow."
Sophia's reminder made Larry's face instantly drop.
"I'll go operate the sewing machine right away."
Sophia shook her head helplessly.
Fiona had not completed the task Tiffany assigned to her, which was to give her the sales report by the end of the day.
The one-week deadline had passed, and she dared not contact Tiffany, who had also been absent from the company for several days.
While secretly feeling relieved, she was still pondering a solution.
Fiona knew she could be bullied but not withstand the force. Manager Chuck had already been fired, which made her increasingly aware of Sophia's powerful backing. In comparison to Tiffany, who was more formidable?
Sophia's powerful backing must be President Xi. President Xi had a good relationship with Mr. Lancaster, so perhaps Mr. Lancaster would not investigate Sophia's attack on Tiffany out of respect for President Xi.
If there was no immediate opportunity with Mr. Lancaster, she could take a roundabout approach and seduce President Xi first.
President Xi was easier to conquer than Mr. Lancaster, after all, his reputation precedes him, and she was not bad-looking herself, with a good figure. She could certainly build a good relationship with Sophia, then use her as a stepping stone to flirt with President Xi.
Once she became President Xi's woman, she would not only have power in the design department but also gain a higher status throughout the entire company.
Fiona's face flushed with excitement, she was determined to win Harrison over.
Unknown to him, Harrison had become the object of someone's attention again. He tried to keep his distance from Sophia at the company, dismissing the previous rumors, but there were still people who didn't believe him, like Fiona, who was convinced that Sophia and Harrison were involved.
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