Chapter 267
When they arrived at the hotel, the bride’s relatives and the other bridesmaids were already there.
Penelope recognized a few of her old classmates. When they saw her, they put their heads together and started whispering.
“So she’s the one who got cheated on. Rebecca stole her fiancé, but these things are always messy. In the end, Rebecca is the one marrying into a wealthy family, and she’s been kicked to the curb p>
“With that cold, arrogant personality of hers, she deserves it p>
“I have to admire her though, showing up to be Rebecca’s maid of honor p>
“Rebecca is going to be Mrs. Sullivan. Who wouldn’t want to suck up to her p>
They weren’t whispering quietly; they intended for Penelope to hear.
Penelope’s lips twitched. Among the crowd, she spotted Susan. The moment Susan saw her, her face filled with guilt and fear, and she looked like she wanted to run.
Rebecca wouldn’t give her the chance. She pulled Susan over, then grabbed Penelope, and led them both out to the terrace for coffee.
Thinking Susan was still a manager at Zenith Group, Rebecca went out of her way to be accommodating, pulling out a chair for her. But Susan didn’t dare sit first,
instead gesturing warmly for Penelope to take the seat.
Penelope smiled knowingly and sat down without ceremony.
Rebecca was not pleased. “Penelope, when did you become so clueless p>
“Me, clueless?” Penelope raised an eyebrow.
Rebecca scoffed, then pulled out another chair for Susan. Only after Susan was seated did she sit down herself.
“Susan, she’s always been arrogant. Don’t mind her p>
Susan quickly waved her hands. How could she dare mind Penelope?
“The Sullivan family is about to partner with the Zenith Group. It’s a massive, multi- billion dollar project. The Stone Group won’t be the same after this. It’s no exaggeration to say we’ll be soaring to new heights.” Rebecca lifted her coffee cup, already adopting the air of a wealthy socialite.
Susan forced a laugh. “When it comes to partnerships, nothing is final until the contract is signed p>
“Zebulon said it’s already been approved. Theodore promised to sign the contract right after his wedding p>
“Oh, did he p>
“But his perspective is a bit shortsighted p>
“You’re saying Mr. Stapleton is shortsighted p>
Rebecca shook her head. “He agreed to the partnership, but then he said he needs his wife’s approval. Ha! What does a business deal between two companies have to do with hiss wife? Isn’t it obvious he’s just telling us to bribe her p>
“He needs his wife’s approval?” Susan glanced nervously at Penelope, who was sipping her coffee as if nothing was wrong. “Um, think you might have
misunderstood Mr. Stapleton’s meaning p>
“We’ve all been in the business world long enough. We know how these things work p>
“In that case, you clearly don’t know as much as you think,” Susan muttered. “During our partnership, there are bound to be some disagreements. Susan, we’ll need you to mediate for us. And of course, there will be something in it for you.” Susan gulped down her coffee. Why was it so bitter today?
“Penelope, I still consider you a good friend, otherwise I wouldn’t have invited you to be my maid of honor But you need to change your attitude. You can’t always act so high and mighty, looking down, everyone. It’s clear that we have more status and position than you now. It won’t be long before you’re the one coming to us for help p>
“Well, that’s Susan swallowed hard. “Speak for yourself. I certainly don’t have
what it takes for Penelope to come begging me for anything p>
Rebecca laughed. “Susan, you’re acting so strange today p>
“No, it’s just… friends shouldn’t talk to each other in such a passive-aggressive way p>
“Are you calling me passive-aggressive p>
“You’re overthinking it p>
Rebecca was annoyed but couldn’t take it out on Susan, so she turned her attention back to Penelope.