Sofia seized the moment to fan the flames. "That's right, Mrs. Cartmell. I find it strange too. And you know what? At the International Designer Competition a few days ago, something happened to Viviane. Cyril exhausted himself trying to help her. It was heartbreaking to watch."
She deliberately paused, observing Valerie's reaction.
"Viviane became acting chairwoman through questionable means."
"Cyril has been working himself to the bone for her."
These two thoughts kept replaying in Valerie's mind.
She didn't doubt Sofia's words. Sofia had always been an honest and kind-hearted girl. Besides, Valerie had already heard plenty of rumors about Cyril and Viviane lately.
Ever since their last meeting, where Viviane had clashed with Eileen, Valerie had already been displeased with her. An
