Chapter 79 Evil Thoughts Arise
"So, you've been secretly happy all this time because you made friends?" Mrs. Lancaster asked again.
Sam looked at Grandma in surprise. Did he really show it so clearly?
Seeing Sam's innocent expression, Mrs. Lancaster smiled.
Her wrinkled, skinny hand touched Sam's head.
"Now that Sam wants to bring friends home, Grandma will definitely welcome them and have the chef uncle make you delicious food. You can bring out all your toys to play."
Sam obediently reached out and hugged Madam, who gladly embraced her great-grandson.
Her little grandson was so warm-hearted.
With Sam's company over the years, she didn't feel as lonely, and she hadn't followed Sophia's footsteps too early.
...
The news of Sophia's double promotion spread throughout the company, and many people speculated about how talented Sophia was.
She had been here for only a month, yet she was promoted two levels!
Thus, rumors began to circulate about Sophia using her connections and having a backstage.
Sophia arrived at work early in the morning and noticed that many people were looking at her with strange expressions as she waited for the elevator.
What's happening now?
"Hello, Sophia."
A familiar voice sounded, and Sophia turned to look in that direction.
Anne came running over, happily pulling Sophia along. "After working here for so long, I finally coincidentally met you."
The Lancaster Tower had dozens of floors and numerous employees and departments.
Anne belonged to the publicity department, which was not related to Sophia's fashion design department, so it was quite difficult for the two of them to meet.
"I remember you start work at 8:30, and it's already 9 o'clock now," Sophia reminded her.
"I know, I overslept today." Anne showed no guilt for being late.
On the contrary, she seemed quite nonchalant. It seemed like she was quite experienced.
"Let's have lunch together," Sophia proposed.
She didn't know many people in the company, and Anne starting work on the same day was somewhat of a fate.
"Sure, by the way, I heard you got promoted and even rose two levels."
Sophia had a vague idea why people around her were always looking at her and whispering.
"Yes, indeed," Sophia didn't deny it.
"They're spreading rumors that you climbed the ranks through connections, saying you have an affair with the general manager."
"Harrison?"
Outrageous, absolutely outrageous. They were actually spreading rumors about her and Harrison!
Anne widened her eyes in disbelief and couldn't bring herself to ask the remaining three words. "You’re really... having an affair with the general manager?"
Sophia was speechless.
"I may know Harrison, but my promotion has absolutely nothing to do with him, and we don't have any personal relationship."
The most they had was her gratitude towards Harrison for telling her a lot about Sam last time.
Could it be because she mentioned Harrison last time...
After having a meal together, everyone began to suspect that she got promoted because of her relationship with Harrison, didn't they?
Anne, with mixed feelings, leaned closer to her and whispered in a voice only they could hear,
"No matter what, I support you. I don't think you're as arrogant and bullying as they say."
"And they accuse me of bullying colleagues?" Sophia felt more frustrated.
Were these people just full on looking for trouble?
"I heard that people in your department are afraid of you."
Sophia: ...
Anne truly was a gossip expert.
From her, Sophia learned many private rumors.
After agreeing to have lunch together in the cafeteria, they each took the elevator to their respective departments.
Sophia considered herself a small figure unworthy of everyone's attention, but unexpectedly, she became the center of a gossip whirlpool with just a slight misstep.
But who exactly started these false rumors?
When Sophia arrived at her department, the first person she saw was Fiona.
Was it Fiona who spread those rumors?
Fiona was so angry that she couldn't sleep all night.
She thought she could mock Sophia harshly and even team up with others to isolate her.
However, she never expected that Sophia would defeat Kathy Caroline, and even get two promotions, now sitting on an equal level with her.
As Sophia's abilities grew, no one wanted to join Fiona in isolating her.
She had boasted about driving Sophia out of Lancaster, but now Sophia had been promoted.
Tiffany didn't know how to blame her yet.
The more Fiona thought about it, the angrier she became.
When she saw Sophia heading to the pantry, she followed with a cup in hand.
"Sophia, don't get too complacent, be careful not to fall after climbing too high."
Sophia took a cup of warm water, turned around, leaned against the counter, and slowly took a sip, savoring it as if it were a cup of coffee.
"Thanks for your reminder. I'll make sure not to fall in the future."
Fiona punched the cotton on the counter, her face turning red and white with anger.
She pretended it was coffee and really wanted to throw the scorching liquid on Sophia.
The wicked thought started to get uncontrollable.
Sophia sensed it to some extent.
As the coffee poured into the cup like a clear spring, she stared at it intently, tightening her grip.
"You like Mr. Lancaster, don't you?"
Fiona's back stiffened, and the wicked thoughts were replaced by guilt.
But when she turned around, the fierce expression on her face had not disappeared.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Sophia felt a sinking feeling.
Fiona really wanted to attack her!
If she recklessly splashed the scalding coffee at her, would she have a chance to dodge it?
Fortunately, she cleverly diverted Fiona's attention.
"If you like him, just say it. I won't ridicule you. Mr. Lancaster is handsome and wealthy. There's no female employee in the company who doesn't like him, not to mention that you're not lacking in looks either." Sophia took another sip of water, as if casually chatting with Fiona.
Fiona felt a little proud when she heard Sophia praising her appearance, but... she glared at Sophia fiercely.
"Do you also like Mr. Lancaster?" she asked.
Sophia shook her head. "I don't like him."
Fiona didn't believe her, and Sophia didn't feel the need to explain.
"Does Tiffany know that you like her boyfriend?" she continued.
A hint of malice flashed in Fiona's eyes. "Dare to tell her and see what happens!"
"I don't need to tell her; I could already see it, and she probably can too."
Fiona's expression changed, and doubts crept into her mind.
But if Tiffany knew she liked Mr. Lancaster, she definitely wouldn't be friends with her.
Who would willingly befriend a rival in love?
"Don't try to sow discord. If she knows, she certainly won't continue our friendship."
"Calling you foolish is not an injustice."
"You're the fool," Fiona blazed like a firecracker.
"It's even scarier if she knows but still chooses to be friends with you. Don't forget, she's a psychologist and her specialty is attacking people psychologically."
Sophia walked over to Fiona, holding her glass of water and whispered, "Think carefully if she has ever done anything to you. Don't let yourself be used as a weapon or be taken advantage of."
Sophia left, leaving Fiona standing in place, her mind in chaos.
With Sophia's reminder, her thoughts suddenly became clear.
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