From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 Sophia’s Incompetence

“I understand,” Riley replied with a slight nod, choosing not to press the matter further.

She picked up her fork and resumed eating at a leisurely pace.

The tension around the table gradually eased, returning to a calm, almost ordinary atmosphere.

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Satisfied that Riley had taken his words to heart, Lucas turned back to his father to continue discussing his ambitious plans for the

company.

As a result, he failed to notice that Riley never touched the grilled shrimp he had placed on her plate.

The next day, at the Ashford Group headquarters.

In the top–floor conference room, floor–to–ceiling windows showcased the bustling skyline of Havenbrook, but inside, the mood was far from serene.

Lucas sat at the head of t

This was the com

objectives for

ble, his expression composed but intent.

ntal review–a meeting designed to assess last quarter’s performance and outline

Sophia

ored pantsuit, her makeup applied with precision.

ment heads took turns presenting their reports.

the marketing department’s promotional timeline, our sales team has been unable to launch the Q3 We’re projecting a fifteen percent drop in performance.”

nsumer profiles or channel analysis fro d the optimal launch window entirely

co–branding initiative, the marketin n. The collaboration is now at risk of

ery department reported setbacks

The presentations concluded, all

brow furrowed. He look

phia lowered her ga ere’s still so much

Her helpless

xecutiv

ir new product rollout has been pushed back by three

e details with our partners has led to serious

erlying issue traced back to the marketing team

lly neutral “Sophia, what’s going on in your department

ve murmur “Lucas everyone. I’ve only recently stepped into this rore ongoing projects I just need a little more time to get up to speed

a casual social gathering, but here in a room full of results driven

der the breath When Ms Harper first joined, she had everything under contro

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Chapter 45 Sophia’s Incompetence

She bit her lip and cast a pleading look toward Lucas, hoping to appeal to his protectiveness.

In front of the entire leadership team, playing the victim was her only available move.

Lucas‘ expression tightened.

He couldn’t dismiss the team’s concerns–they were valid.

But he also couldn’t let the situation spiral, much less publicly admit he might have made a poor hiring decision.

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se, he spoke with deliberate authority, “I’ll be stepping in to oversee the marketing department’s operations personally being. And let’s remember–we’re team. Keep the feedback professional and avoid letting personal biases affect

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openly shielding Soph

eeting wrapped up

ophia, come to m

reluctant silence. Any further objections were swallowed for now.

ck with unspoken criticism.

od to leave.

“Explai

mar

le, leaning against his desk. “What exactly has been taking up all your time? Why are so

in seconds, tears began to roll dow

my energy into revising the propo thing else, but Vincent–the lead o proposal eight times now, and he

consumed every bit of my focus

ary, resentful face, Lucas

in the industry that

why had Riley

tough

deal!” she choked out between sobs. “It’s ssibly difficult. His feedback is all over the

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lient, notorious for its high standards

standards?\

is alone and secured such a major agreement?

impatience edging into his voice. “And you need to work on managing ect running at a time. As a department head, you’re accountable to the entire

the most recent draft she had sent to Vincent, and forwarded it to Lucas

De document, his eyes narrowing almost immediately

e before his frown deepened

became more evident

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Took a slow, heavy picat, viving ……………

always clear and straigh h, and–most importar

a watched Lucas‘

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