Pursuing Her Chapter 88

Chapter 88 The Grand Gesture

The helicopter hovered above Sophie and Cecelia as a rope ladder was dropped.Sophie looked at

Cecelia. “Can you manage?” she asked."Of course. I don't get to be an award-winning actress if can't

even do my own stunts.”Cecelia had also been practicing Taekwondo for several years.Without

saying another word, she grabbed hold of the rope ladder and ascended with some difficulty. When

she was nearing the top, somebody reached out for her hand and pulled her on board the

helicopter.Gazing up in dumbstruck awe, Cecelia could not find the words to describe Tristan's

overwhelming good looks.He would be an A-list celebrity if he joined the entertainment

industry.However, Tristan did not even look at Cecelia.Cecelia could not stop herself from being

intrigued by him. This guy is pretty good for not many men can resist my beauty.Below, Sophie

climbed the rope ladder with ease.Felix reached out with the intent of pulling Sophie on board."Step

aside."Startled, Felix touched his nose at the sound of Tristan's voice and stood aside.Mr. Tristan’s

possessiveness can be quite frightening!Taking Tristan’s hand, Sophie hopped on board the

helicopter easily.The reporters below watched the helicopter depart with their jaws dropped.The

helicopter must be here for Cecelia! It is not unusual for an award-winning actress like her to have

such vast resources at her disposal. After recovering from their initial shock, their excitement began

to grow.With this scoop, our salary this month is going to swell several times over!After several

moments of silence within the helicopter, Cecelia glanced at Sophie and Tristan.”Aren't you going to

introduce us, Sophie?”This is Tristan Lombard, and that is Felix Northley.” Tristan Lombard? Mr.

Tristan of Lombard Group?“Sophie nodded.Cecelia’s coolness began to fall apart. It really is him!

How is Sophie acquainted with these influential and powerful people?“This is Cecelia Lance, a friend

of mine." Tristan nodded at Cecelia by way of greeting, who had by then regained her

composure.Having met all kinds of women before, it's no wonder Mr. Tristan is hardly taken with my

beauty. He only has eyes for Sophie.Cecelia noted to herself that Tristan was indeed fond of her

friend.He has good looks, money, power, and loyalty. Wow, lucky Sophie.”I'm in awe of you,

Sophie. This way of escaping from the press conference was beautifully done!Felix could not refrain

from gushing his praise."That's enough, Felix.” Sophie glared at him.Felix fell silent reluctantly. Being

a prominent figure in Jipsdale, he could not believe how he was dissed.Cecelia could not help but

giggle.Sophie has not changed over the years.Felix stared at Cecelia. Though he dared not talk back

to Sophie, he did not have the same regard for an actress.”He’s looking at me threateningly,

Sophie,” Cecelia complained.”You-"Felix was furious that Sophie caught him in the act. His gaze was

indeed frightening.”l did not, Mr. Tristan.” Felix was not about to back down. So what if Cecelia has

her backer, and so do I'However, Tristan did not pay him any mind.“My apologies,” Felix muttered,

not expecting such a predicament to befall him.Seeing that, Cecelia became smug.This is how

powerful my backer is.Josiah was pleased to see Cecelia when the group arrived at the hospital. As

Sophie and Cecelia were old friends, the latter had been a frequent visitor to the Tanner

residence.”ls that you, Cecelia? It's been a long time since you paid me a visit. Have you forgotten all

about me?”Cecelia grinned. She cut some fruits for Josiah and then poured him a glass of

water."You're like my grandfather, Grandpa. How could I forget you? I haven't visited the Tanner

residence because I was upset that Soph had been banished to Horington."Well, I was still young

five years ago and had no power to help Sophie.“Forget it, it's all in the past now. Soph turned out

just as well in Horington.”"That is true. Sophie excels wherever she goes."As Cecelia had a program

to shoot that night, her agent came and picked her up.Sophie and Tristan were still in the ward. The

former began a conversation with Josiah.Yale arrived at the hospital later that night and frowned

upon seeing Tristan who was standing next to Sophie.”Who is he?"The sales of Transfix Cosmetics

must be doing well, given its current state.He never believed Sophie was capable of something like

that and could not help but wonder if the man had anything to do with Transfix Cosmetics’

success. What is he after? Does he have intentions toward Tanner Group?Josiah was displeased with

Yale's attitude."Who he is is none of your business. What do you want to tell us this time? Sophie

has taken concrete steps to disprove your claim of her being incapable. What else do you have to

say?"“I'm just concerned for her, Dad. I am her father. Why would I harm her?"Yale sensed that there

was more to that man than met the eyes.”Send Sophie home, will you, Tanny?"Josiah felt ashamed

to have a son like him."We'll make a move, Grandpa. See you soon." Tristan was displeased with the

newcomers disrespect for Josiah and attitude toward Sophie.As he is Sophie's father, it's not my

place to say anything."Who is the hell is he, Dad? Sophie is still young and naive. What are his

intentions for being close to her?"“Are you worried that he would threaten your position within

Tanner Group, Yale? When have you ever cared about Sophie like that?"“That's not fair, Dad. Isn't all

that I do for the benefit of our family? Is the change in ownership of Tanner Group what you

want?”Josiah grew tired of arguing with his son.with the conversation ending in a huff, Yale left the

hospital and lit a cigarette as soon as he got in the car.”l want you to find out about the man with

Sophie today.""Yes, Mr. Tanner,” said Lionel respectfully, who had been waiting in the car the entire

time.”Do you think the man accompanying Ms. Sophie today is the mastermind behind Transfix

Cosmetics, Mr. Tanner?” he continued after a thoughtful pause. “I can already foresee what a hit

Transfix Cosmetics’ new products will be. At this rate, there's a high possibility of Ms. Sophie

stepping up as CEO."Lionel refused to believe that an eighteen-year-old girl possessed such

business acumen.“That is why I'm sending you to investigate! You are my trusted aid. How do you

think you will fare if I'm no longer CEO? I'm telling you, this daughter of mine can really hold a

grudge. She will not make it easy on you."Yale became irritable at the mention of that

problem."What if Ms. Sophie emerges victorious, Mr. Tanner? Are you really going to let her take

over as CEO?"“No way in hell.”"At this point, I think you have to acknowledge the possibility of that

happening, Mr. Tanner.""If this is where we stand, I'm afraid more drastic measures have to be

taken."Lionel did not answer. He heaved a sigh of relief at his employer's words.Yale has always

been ruthless. He would never allow others to touch his share of the pie.Sophie received a call from

Wilma the following morning as soon as she woke up.“We did it, Ms. Sophie! Our products had sold

out the moment they came online.”