Guardian-In-Law by Five Generals novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356 Sour Grapes 

Megan spotted the girl and assumed a commanding tone, her voice. dripping with condescension. 

Sophie once worked at the former Shangrila Group too. She was hir 

back as one of the leaders in the HR department, working under 

Megan. 

“I’m sorry, Megan. My mother fell ill. I admitted her to the hospital before coming straight over.” 

Sophie knew Megan had a reputation for being harsh, so she would not miss the latter’s birthday party unnecessarily. 

She rushed over to the venue without getting home for a change of clothes. Still, it gave Megan a reason to rip into Sophie. 

Megan would not have any of it. She pulled a long face and gave Sophie a piece of her mind. 

Swallowing her discontent, Sophie avoided talking to the leaders and sought solace in a quiet corner, only to find Kaze there. 

“Hello, sir. Thank you for letting me catch the ride ahead of you.” 

Thinking Kaze belonged to higher management, Sophie expressed her sincere gratitude. 

“I’m Kaze. No need to call me ‘sir”.” 

Kaze smiled and chatted with Sophie. 

“The two unpopular kids can only seek comfort in each other.” 

Megan scoffed. 

“I heard you got a new car, Megan. What is it?” the person next to 

Megan asked. 

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The group was self-proclaimed elites who discussed international politics, economics, and luxury goods. 

The question was not exactly a chance for her to brag. 

Megan, a beautiful woman and the deputy director of HR, was o of the top executives among them. 

She was the birthday girl and the center of attention tonight. 

The close to twenty in attendance stared at Megan. 

Megan folded her arms and smiled. “A Cayenne.” 

“Good Lord. That’s at least two million dollars to get it on the ro You’re rich, Megan.” 

“We’ve had a tough two years, and we can’t afford a car like that anymore. I guess Megan is doing well in her career.” 

The room was filled with envious gasps. 

The senior executives of Shangrila Group would not have a problem buying a Porsche Cayenne two years ago. 

Back then, Shangrila Group was thriving and expanding rapidly. The pioneers who started the business with James enjoyed high incomes. and stock options. 

Many became multimillionaires. 

At the time, most believed Shangrila Group would continue to grow, so they bought the best houses and cars on credit while using their cash to invest. 

Things went bad for them when the group got in trouble. 

That was the reason they did not welcome Kaze, and even resented him. 

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not for the idiot, they would have achieved financial freedom and enjoyed the high life. 

Megan said, “I used my previous savings. Now that Shangrila is re- established, we can grow and make money with Chairman White and Ms. Souffle. I thought it was time for some early celebration.” 

Everybody nodded.