Chapter 198
Chapter 198:
Sophie stumbled through the front door, feeling both exhausted and electrified. She wasted no time and flopped onto Adrian, who was stretched out on the couch.
“You will not believe what just happened!” she blurted out, eyes wide with excitement.
Adrian caught her with ease. “Alright, tell me. What’s got you so worked up p>
Settling in, Sophie folded her legs beneath her, practically bouncing with energy. “Sadie tried to dump everything on me and get me canned. Out of nowhere, Mr. Morgan stepped in himself. He stood his ground and had security walk her out. It was unreal p>
𝗟atеѕ𝘁 c𝘩𝘢𝘱𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗈n.сo𝗆
Adrian only let out a quiet hum, setting his finance magazine down beside him. He barely reacted, like this sort of drama was just another blip on his radar.
Sophie wasn’t having it. “Don’t just sit there! At least act shocked or something!” she said, clearly disappointed by his calm. “That woman is the face of the Knight Group, and Pinnacle Jewelry’s boss tossed her out because of me? That’s wild p>
She muttered to herself, “My old boss would have thrown me to the wolves in a second to keep the peace p>
Adrian didn’t budge. “A real company takes care of its own. Any business that ditches its staff for a quick fix isn’t worth a damn p>
Sophie blinked at his blunt response, figuring maybe trust-fund kids just didn’t get the grind, or maybe Adrian was simply impossible to faze.
“Fine, fine, maybe you’re right,” she admitted, rolling her eyes. “Mr. Morgan’s a good man. That’s what a real boss looks like p>
Adrian’s expression shifted just a bit at the mention of Simon, his voice turning cool. “Oh yeah? What makes him so great p>
“Simon’s the kind of leader who always has his team’s back,” Sophie replied, not missing a beat. “He doesn’t play favorites, always tells it straight, and stands up for everyone. That’s exactly the kind of boss anyone would want p>
Adrian barely made a sound, a faint snort slipping out as he watched her. He had watched the whole Sadie fiasco unfold on the upstairs monitors and told Simon to deal with it. Somehow, the guy still got all the credit.
Sophie picked up on Adrian’s sudden chill and turned toward him. “What’s up with you? You holding a grudge or something? Did you two butt heads before p>
A shrug followed. “I’ve heard the name around,” Adrian replied, keeping it vague.
Sophie’s curiosity flared instantly. “You ran with all the rich kids back in school, right? People like that always have dirt on each other p>
Eyes lighting up at the thought of juicy secrets, she leaned closer. “Come on, spill it. What’s the inside scoop on Mr. Morgan? Don’t hold back—give me the real stuff p>
Adrian shot her a sideways glare, his annoyance just barely showing. “Why are you so interested? Got a crush or something p>
Sophie laughed, a little flustered. “It’s just curiosity, okay p>
Adrian’s lips twisted in a sour grin. “Honestly, he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed p>
That did it. Sophie sat up straight, ready for battle. “You’re way off! Mr. Morgan’s got brains and guts—nobody messes with him p>
Adrian just kept pushing. “And let’s be real, he’s not exactly easy on the eyes p>
She glared, rolling her eyes. “Get lost, Adrian. You’re full of it. He’s definitely easy to look at, and he’s got a great smile. That’s what matters p>
Maybe Simon wasn’t some supermodel like the founder, but he had a friendly, honest face that made him stand out in his own way.
Adrian bristled, jaw tight, shadows flickering in his eyes. “You think he’s handsome, huh p>
Sophie didn’t hesitate. “I do p>
Adrian’s voice dropped to a near whisper, rough around the edges. “Too bad for you—he’s already chasing after someone else p>