Chapter 377
Bob initially thought Sophia had kindly allowed him to use the private room for his father-inw''s
birthday because she knew he was an employee at Technology Innovations. However, Cassandra''s
exnation sent shivers down his spine.
He fidgeted ufortably in his seat when a dish “specially” sent over by Sophia arrived.
Even Bob''s wife, Sabrina, picked up on the oddity of the situation and asked, “What''s wrong? Is this
Ms. Yarrow really your colleague?”
Bob had never hated his niece-inw more than at that very moment. Still, it would not do for him to
lose his temper in front of his father-inw. Eventually, he hissed through gritted teeth, “How can she
be my colleague!”
Relieved, Sabrina muttered, “Then why are you so nervous? Cassie''s right. There are plenty of people
eager to climb the socialdder! It''s not as if we can''t afford these dishes. Hey, waiter. Take this back.
We can afford to order it ourselves!”
Bob panicked at his wife''s words and blurted out, “No, don''t send it back! She isn''t my colleague but a
shareholder at mypany!”
The smug expressions worn by his diningpanions instantly disappeared.
Sabrina paled and sputtered, “O-Oh my goodness! Doesn''t this mean we just offended her?”
Bob eyed his father-inw cautiously before closing his eyes. “Let me apologize to Ms. Yarrow.”
Cassandra had clearlymitted a huge faux pas. Her mother remembered she was still banking on
Bob to snag her son a job at Technology Innovations and immediately struck Cassandra furiously.
“What''s wrong with your mouth? Why must you say such nasty remarks?”
Cassandra had not expected someone as young as Sophia to be a shareholder at Technology
Innovations.
She had been working for a couple of years and believed she was well-versed in the hidden rules of
society and the industry. That had emboldened her to act so pompously around Sophia.
After all, things had only been looking up for Technology Innovations since it became publicly listed. Its
net worth was poised to triple this year, and as a member of Technology Innovations'' top management,
Bob''s sry and status had skyrocketed. Many small and medium business owners were falling over
themselves to suck up to Cassandra''s uncle-inw.
Cassandra had noticed that the purse in Sophia''s hand cost a pretty penny. The man beside Sophia
was dressed sharply, and Cassandra immediately assumed Sophia was his mistress. Since the man
appeared to be a small business owner, Cassandra could not resist dropping Bob''s name to encourage
their brownnosing efforts.
However, Bob''s revtion held another significant implication. Since Technology Innovations went
public, eighty percent of the shares were held between two people. One was the founder and director
of Technology Innovations, Joshua Lewis. The other was his friend.
Cassandra was suddenly reminded of something else. Just months ago, Jadeborough University
organized a talk by outstanding alumni, and it happened to feature a famous woman by the name of
Sophia Yarrow.
Cassandra was suddenly reminded of something else. Just months ago, Jadeborough University
organized a talk by outstanding alumni, and it happened to feature a famous woman by the name of
Sophia Yarrow.
In the face of all this damning evidence, Cassandra finally realized the enormity of her mistake. Bob
could very well lose his job if they did not salvage the situation.
Her uncle-inw had just joined Technology Innovationsst year and had not received any shares in
thepany. Besides,pared to his peers at thepany, Bob only boasted the advantage of
experience.
If Sophia had been offended by their actions earlier, it would only be a matter of time before Bob was
fired from thepany.
Cassandra dared not say a word while her mothermbasted her repeatedly.
Meanwhile, Bob was no stranger to the antics of his brother-inw''s family. Cassandra''s mom was
merely making a show of reprimanding her daughter to protect her son''s future job at Technology
Innovations.
Perhaps there was a hint of genuine remorse over her daughter''s actions, but Bob believed the woman
was more concerned about her son''s future.
Bob tamped down his anger and ordered, “Come with me, Cassie. Let''s apologize to Ms. Yarrow.”
Cassandra stiffened and nched. Even her mother''s hands, which had been pummeling her earlier,
froze. Cassandra''s mother said, “Bob, Cassie doesn''t even know Ms. Yarrow. It was just a
misunderstanding. Surely, it''s enough for you to go alone. You''re top management in thepany,
after all. As a shareholder, I''m sure she wouldn''t hold this against you.”
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In an unusual show of persistence, Bob replied, “I don''t know if Ms. Yarrow will fire me over this
incident, but one thing is certain. If we don''t apologize now, Cedric will never set foot in Technology
Innovations.”
Bob''s threat worked. Cassandra''s mom did an about-turn and shoved Cassandra, instructing, “Go on!
Apologize to Ms. Yarrow! She''ll know you didn''t mean it.”
She sounded so blithe that one had to wonder why she never considered Sophia''s background before
swiping thetter''s private room.
Just then, Bob''s father-inw, who had been silent the whole time, piped up, “Go on, then. Apologize to
thedy with your uncle-inw.”
Cassandra''s father barked impatiently, “What are you waiting for?”
In the end, Cassandra reluctantly left her seat. Bob nced at her before addressing the waiter,
“Where is Ms. Yarrow''s table? Could you show us the way?”
The waiter nodded in acknowledgment and led them out of the private room.
Sophio ond Alexonder were obout to tuck into their meol when Cossondro ond Bob opprooched their
toble. Sophio orched o brow in interest.
Bob wolked up ond greeted her politely, “Hello, Ms. Yorrow. My nome is Bob Cloyton, ond this is my
niece. I just leorned thot she soid some unpleosont things to you eorlier, ond I hope you would be kind
enough to forgive her ignoronce.”
After thot, he nudged the young womon beside him ond uttered, “Cossie, soy sorry to Ms. Yorrow.”
Cossondro observed the ghost of o smirk on Sophio''s foce ond fumed. Still, now thot she wos poinfully
owore of Sophio''s true identity, Cossondro could only swollow her indignonce ond eke out on opology.
It wos cleor from her volume ond ottitude thot the opology sorely locked sincerity.
Sophio merely smiled ond replied, “Thot''s oll right. You''re celebroting your fother-in-low''s birthdoy
todoy. Do send my kind regords to him.”
Bob did not know Sophio well, but he wos well owore of how superiors were. Hence, his heort sonk ot
her words.
There wos nothing left for him to do but nod ond opologize for intruding on their meol. Then, he led
Cossondro bock to their privote room.
Needless to soy, Bob did not enjoy thot meol ot oll.
After he got home, Bob immediotely told Sobrino to distonce herself from her brother''s fomily.
Sobrino replied hesitontly, “But he''s my elder brother—”
Bob cut in ogitotedly, “His fomily sure isn''t treoting you like his sister. Do you hove ony ideo who Sophio
Yorrow is? Or the mon beside her? Did you think I wos oll thot becouse I''m in Technology Innovotions''
top monogement? One word from Sophio, ond I could be sent pocking! And thot boyfriend of hers. He''s
Odyssey''s choirmon, Alexonder Xenos! No one in Jodeborough will hire me if he even so much os
hints ot his displeosure toword me!”
His ront continued, “Deor brother? Hmph! All they core obout is getting Cedric o cushy job ot
Technology Innovotions. They know thepony''s potentiol ond wont their son to be o port of it, but
they''ve never put themselves in my shoes. Since our morrioge, I''ve helped your brother''s fomily plenty.
I pulled strings for Cossondro to get into her currentpony. Go oheod ond help your brother if you
wont to flush my coreer prospects in Jodeborough down the droin!”
His words finolly sobered his wife, who uttered, “I know whot to do.”
Knowing his wife''s personolity, Bob decided it wos not worth his time to tolk more sense into her heod.
He slipped off his jocket ond stolked into the bedroom.
I might be oble to sove my reputotion in Jodeborough if I resign tomorrow.
Sophia and Alexander were about to tuck into their meal when Cassandra and Bob approached their
table. Sophia arched a brow in interest.
Bob walked up and greeted her politely, “Hello, Ms. Yarrow. My name is Bob yton, and this is my
niece. I just learned that she said some unpleasant things to you earlier, and I hope you would be kind
enough to forgive her ignorance.”
After that, he nudged the young woman beside him and uttered, “Cassie, say sorry to Ms. Yarrow.”
Cassandra observed the ghost of a smirk on Sophia''s face and fumed. Still, now that she was painfully
aware of Sophia''s true identity, Cassandra could only swallow her indignance and eke out an apology.
It was clear from her volume and attitude that the apology sorelycked sincerity.
Sophia merely smiled and replied, “That''s all right. You''re celebrating your father-inw''s birthday
today. Do send my kind regards to him.”
Bob did not know Sophia well, but he was well aware of how superiors were. Hence, his heart sank at
her words.
There was nothing left for him to do but nod and apologize for intruding on their meal. Then, he led
Cassandra back to their private room.
Needless to say, Bob did not enjoy that meal at all.
After he got home, Bob immediately told Sabrina to distance herself from her brother''s family.
Sabrina replied hesitantly, “But he''s my elder brother—”
Bob cut in agitatedly, “His family sure isn''t treating you like his sister. Do you have any idea who Sophia
Yarrow is? Or the man beside her? Did you think I was all that because I''m in Technology Innovations''
top management? One word from Sophia, and I could be sent packing! And that boyfriend of hers. He''s
Odyssey''s chairman, Alexander Xenos! No one in Jadeborough will hire me if he even so much as
hints at his displeasure toward me!”
His rant continued, “Dear brother? Hmph! All they care about is getting Cedric a cushy job at
Technology Innovations. They know thepany''s potential and want their son to be a part of it, but
they''ve never put themselves in my shoes. Since our marriage, I''ve helped your brother''s family plenty.
I pulled strings for Cassandra to get into her currentpany. Go ahead and help your brother if you
want to flush my career prospects in Jadeborough down the drain!”
His words finally sobered his wife, who uttered, “I know what to do.”
Knowing his wife''s personality, Bob decided it was not worth his time to talk more sense into her head.
He slipped off his jacket and stalked into the bedroom.
I might be able to save my reputation in Jadeborough if I resign tomorrow.