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Getting into the meeting room, Gemma found her way to her rightful seat, right next to her mother. As she got to the seat, Mr. Hughes took quick steps and approached her.

“Let me,” he said, pulling out her seat for her.

Gemma smiled and lowered herself on the seat.

“Thank you,” she said.

The man nodded and walked away to get to his own seat.

Sylvia, who was watching the whole exchange, couldn’t stop herself from scoffing.

“You do know you’re a married woman, right?” she randomly threw a question at Gemma.

Gemma turned around to look at her.

“Are you by any chance talking to me?” she asked, her hands were clenched under the table. Gemma was vibrating, wanting to tear her mum apart. She wanted to confront her concerning the elevator issue but managed to keep her cool.

“Why fool around with one of the shareholders when you are married?”

“Don’t lecture me. Save your strength for Elena and James,” Gemma rolled her eyes.

Sylvia glared at her but Gemma flashed her a smile, much to her annoya