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Pursuing Her Chapter 88
Chapter 88 The Grand Gesture
The helicopter hovered above Sophie and Cecelia as a rope ladder was dropped.Sophie looked atCecelia. “Can you manage?” she asked."Of course. I don't get to be an award-winning actress if can'teven do my own stunts.”Cecelia had also been practicing Taekwondo for several years.Withoutsaying another word, she grabbed hold of the rope ladder and ascended with some difficulty. Whenshe was nearing the top, somebody reached out for her hand and pulled her on board thehelicopter.Gazing up in dumbstruck awe, Cecelia could not replace the words to describe Tristan'soverwhelming good looks.He would be an A-list celebrity if he joined the entertainmentindustry.However, Tristan did not even look at Cecelia.Cecelia could not stop herself from beingintrigued by him. This guy is pretty good for not many men can resist my beauty.Below, Sophieclimbed the rope ladder with ease.Felix reached out with the intent of pulling Sophie on board."Stepaside."Startled, Felix touched his nose at the sound of Tristan's voice and stood aside.Mr. Tristan’spossessiveness can be quite frightening!Taking Tristan’s hand, Sophie hopped on board thehelicopter easily.The reporters below watched the helicopter depart with their jaws dropped.Thehelicopter must be here for Cecelia! It is not unusual for an award-winning actress like her to havesuch vast resources at her disposal. After recovering from their initial shock, their excitement beganto grow.With this scoop, our salary this month is going to swell several times over!After severalmoments of silence within the helicopter, Cecelia glanced at Sophie and Tristan.”Aren't you going tointroduce us, Sophie?”This is Tristan Lombard, and that is Felix Northley.” Tristan Lombard? Mr.Tristan of Lombard Group?“Sophie nodded.Cecelia’s coolness began to fall apart. It really is him!How is Sophie acquainted with these influential and powerful people?“This is Cecelia Lance, a friendof mine." Tristan nodded at Cecelia by way of greeting, who had by then regained hercomposure.Having met all kinds of women before, it's no wonder Mr. Tristan is hardly taken with mybeauty. He only has eyes for Sophie.Cecelia noted to herself that Tristan was indeed fond of herfriend.He has good looks, money, power, and loyalty. Wow, lucky Sophie.”I'm in awe of you,
Sophie. This way of escaping from the press conference was beautifully done!Felix could not refrainfrom gushing his praise."That's enough, Felix.” Sophie glared at him.Felix fell silent reluctantly. Beinga prominent figure in Jipsdale, he could not believe how he was dissed.Cecelia could not help butgiggle.Sophie has not changed over the years.Felix stared at Cecelia. Though he dared not talk backto Sophie, he did not have the same regard for an actress.”He’s looking at me threateningly,Sophie,” Cecelia complained.”You-"Felix was furious that Sophie caught him in the act. His gaze wasindeed frightening.”l did not, Mr. Tristan.” Felix was not about to back down. So what if Cecelia hasher backer, and so do I'However, Tristan did not pay him any mind.“My apologies,” Felix muttered,not expecting such a predicament to befall him.Seeing that, Cecelia became smug.This is howpowerful my backer is.Josiah was pleased to see Cecelia when the group arrived at the hospital. AsSophie and Cecelia were old friends, the latter had been a frequent visitor to the Tannerresidence.”ls that you, Cecelia? It's been a long time since you paid me a visit. Have you forgotten allabout me?”Cecelia grinned. She cut some fruits for Josiah and then poured him a glass ofwater."You're like my grandfather, Grandpa. How could I forget you? I haven't visited the Tannerresidence because I was upset that Soph had been banished to Horington."Well, I was still youngfive years ago and had no power to help Sophie.“Forget it, it's all in the past now. Soph turned outjust as well in Horington.”"That is true. Sophie excels wherever she goes."As Cecelia had a programto shoot that night, her agent came and picked her up.Sophie and Tristan were still in the ward. Theformer began a conversation with Josiah.Yale arrived at the hospital later that night and frownedupon seeing Tristan who was standing next to Sophie.”Who is he?"The sales of Transfix Cosmeticsmust be doing well, given its current state.He never believed Sophie was capable of something likethat and could not help but wonder if the man had anything to do with Transfix Cosmetics’
success. What is he after? Does he have intentions toward Tanner Group?Josiah was displeased withYale's attitude."Who he is is none of your business. What do you want to tell us this time? Sophiehas taken concrete steps to disprove your claim of her being incapable. What else do you have tosay?"“I'm just concerned for her, Dad. I am her father. Why would I harm her?"Yale sensed that therewas more to that man than met the eyes.”Send Sophie home, will you, Tanny?"Josiah felt ashamedto have a son like him."We'll make a move, Grandpa. See you soon." Tristan was displeased with thenewcomers disrespect for Josiah and attitude toward Sophie.As he is Sophie's father, it's not myplace to say anything."Who is the hell is he, Dad? Sophie is still young and naive. What are hisintentions for being close to her?"“Are you worried that he would threaten your position withinTanner Group, Yale? When have you ever cared about Sophie like that?"“That's not fair, Dad. Isn't allthat I do for the benefit of our family? Is the change in ownership of Tanner Group what youwant?”Josiah grew tired of arguing with his son.with the conversation ending in a huff, Yale left thehospital and lit a cigarette as soon as he got in the car.”l want you to replace out about the man withSophie today.""Yes, Mr. Tanner,” said Lionel respectfully, who had been waiting in the car the entiretime.”Do you think the man accompanying Ms. Sophie today is the mastermind behind TransfixCosmetics, Mr. Tanner?” he continued after a thoughtful pause. “I can already foresee what a hitTransfix Cosmetics’ new products will be. At this rate, there's a high possibility of Ms. Sophiestepping up as CEO."Lionel refused to believe that an eighteen-year-old girl possessed suchbusiness acumen.“That is why I'm sending you to investigate! You are my trusted aid. How do youthink you will fare if I'm no longer CEO? I'm telling you, this daughter of mine can really hold agrudge. She will not make it easy on you."Yale became irritable at the mention of thatproblem."What if Ms. Sophie emerges victorious, Mr. Tanner? Are you really going to let her takeover as CEO?"“No way in hell.”"At this point, I think you have to acknowledge the possibility of thathappening, Mr. Tanner.""If this is where we stand, I'm afraid more drastic measures have to betaken."Lionel did not answer. He heaved a sigh of relief at his employer's words.Yale has alwaysbeen ruthless. He would never allow others to touch his share of the pie.Sophie received a call fromWilma the following morning as soon as she woke up.“We did it, Ms. Sophie! Our products had soldout the moment they came online.”
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