Chapter 510

Most people in the world are just ordinary folks. When you're grinding away every day just to get by, it’s hard not to envy those born with a silver spoon in their mouth. They pop into the world already standing at the finish line the rest of us are still crawling toward. Endless money, untouchable power—and crippling loneliness that stretches out to the horizon. “The new CEO’s been here over a month, and I haven’t seen her once. Not even at the weekly meetings. What’s up with that?” “What else could it be? She’s just an eighteen-year-old rookie. What can she possibly know?” “Even if she’s clueless, just show up and say a few words at least.” “I bet it's 'cause she’s not good-looking. Too scared to show her face.” “Isn’t she President Ashford’s daughter, though? Why’s her last name Wren?” “You missed that part? She’s adopted. Not their biological kid.” “…” Standing behind the door, Veronica Wren said nothing. Her assistant Lisa was holding a thick stack of documents, meant for their fi