I Ctrl+Alt+Deleted My Ex and Ctrl+C'd His Uncle novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123

Sophie listened patiently each time. At the end, she suddenly asked,

“Are you really a design student at Riverland University?”

Nina lifted her chin proudly. “Of course. Our program is famous in the design world.”

Sophie’s lips curved in a faint smile. “That explains a lot.”

Suspicion flickered in Nina’s eyes. “What’s that supposed to mean? You don’t trust the fabrics I picked out today?”

“You put in so much effort choosing them, how could I not trust you?” Sophie glanced at the samples. “Pack these up. You’ll be presenting them at tomorrow’s morning meeting.”

Nina thought Sophie had fallen for it and beamed, suddenly motivated.

“Okay, I’ll take good care of them!”

After delivering the samples to the Morgan Group, Sophie went home to the Chandler family estate.

For several days now, Dr. Albert Graham had been making regular visits for therapy sessions with Mr. Chandler, whose health was almost fully recovered.

When Sophie arrived, Ethan Chandler was just about to see Dr. Graham out.

“Brother, I have a few things I want to ask Dr. Graham. Let me walk him out.”

Ethan nodded. “Alright, go ahead.”

Sophie walked alongside Dr. Graham until they reached his car. Only then did she speak again.

“Doctor, you mentioned you were invited by the Morgans. May I ask specifically who asked you to come?”

The elderly man stroked his white beard with a smile. “Miss Chandler, don’t you already know the answer?”

Sophie’s eyes flickered. “Mr. Morgan?”

Dr. Graham didn’t reply. Instead, he placed his fingers on her wrist.

Instinctively, Sophie wanted to pull back, but then she heard him say, “He asked me to check your pulse when I had the chance–to see how the baby is doing.”

Her other hand clenched slightly, her gaze turning complicated.

If Dr. Graham had put it that plainly, how could she still not understand?

Marcus had quietly done so much for her. So why had he sounded so disdainful on that phone call back then? Did he have his own reasons he couldn say?

“Miss Chandler, your heart fire is strong. You’re worrying too much.”

Dr. Graham released her wrist. “In early pregnancy, a mother’s emotions deeply affect the child. Try to stay calm and cheerful, and don’t let yoursel be consumed by anxiety.”

Sophie’s hand drifted to her belly, her eyes tinged with melancholy.

The baby was so quiet. Aside from occasional nausea, she barely felt its presence. Sometimes, she almost forgot it existed.

Dr. Graham reminded her of a few more precautions before leaving.

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That night, Sophie didn’t work. After dinner, she went straight to bed. For once she would listen to the doctor–rest when she should, and stop pushing

herself so hard.

The next morning, Sophie arrived at Morgan Tower right on time.

As she entered the meeting room, she found every seat filled–even Liam had shown up in a wheelchair.

“Manager Chandler, you’re late. Everyone’s been waiting.” Nina said with oper dissatisfaction.

Sophie sat down quietly, leaving the head seat open.

“Not everyone’s here yet. Why rush?” she said coolly.

“Mr. Morgan always arrives last. Or do you think you’re important enough to make an entrance like him?”

Nina’s taunting drew only smirks of schadenfreude from the others. No one stopped her.

Sophie merely lowered her head, reviewing her notes for the report. Nina’s big “surprise” was coming soon–no need to waste words now.

Seeing Sophie’s silence, Nina grew bolder. She stepped right up to Sophie’s seat, about to jeer further-

When the door opened.

A tall figure strode in, bringing with him an aura of icy authority.

“Good morning, Mr. Morgan!”

Everyone stood immediately, bowing their heads with respect.

Marcus walked to the head seat, his eyes flicking toward Nina beside Sophie.

“You were the one shouting just now?”

His tone betrayed no emotion, but his dark gaze was bottomless.

Nina swallowed hard. “I’m sorry, Mr. Morgan. I was just reporting to Manager Chandler. I must have raised my

voice.”

Marcus turned his gaze to Sophie. “Is that so?”

Sophie’s lips lifted in a sly curve.

“Yes. Since you’re here, I thought she could report directly to you.

“She’s a top design student at Riverland University, personally chosen by Mr. am himself to join our team. Surely she has plenty of insight for the Spring Collection. Let her go first.”

Nina’s fingers twisted in her skirt, her voice faltering.

“Manager Chandler, you know I-”

“Begin.”

Marcus’s voice left no room for argument. He sat down.

At once, every eye in the room turned on Nina, full of pity.

Everyone knew–meetings with Marcus were suffocating. His standards were brutal Even flawless proposals were often torn to shred

And whoever presented first bore the greatest pressure. Some left with a tongue–lashing, others with a pink slip,

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Nina looked desperately at Liam, hoping he would intervene.

Liam smiled faintly. “Don’t be nervous. Just be professional.”

Her stomach dropped. She hadn’t prepared anything–she’d been too busy scheming against Sophie!

“Nina, stop wasting time. If you’re unprepared, just admit it.” Sophie’s voice was calm.

She was giving Nina an out. But Nina didn’t take it.

“Who says I’m not prepared?”

She dragged herself to the front, forcing her brain into overdrive as she began her weekly report.

She tried to keep her composure, but without preparation, her performance was a mess.

Barely three minutes in, Marcus cut her off.

You’ve wasted three minutes of my time.

“If the rest is more of this, you can leave now.”

His voice was glacial. Nina turned deathly pale.

“Mr. Morgan, I’ve been helping Manager Chandler these past days. I didn’t have time to finish my own report…”

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