Chapter 1163

Loid let out a sudden chuckle. Just how overconfident were the Hutchinsons? Did they really think Laurier Group needed their help to generate wealth? If he didn't have to play along with Lily's amnesia act, he would've had Sapphire and Ida thrown out the door already. "Ms. Hutchinson, what do you think?" Loid asked, turning to Lily. Lily cast a glance at Sapphire and Ida before replying coolly, "Mr. Laurier, why not give them a chance? Sapphire is quite capable. As for the other one…" She shifted her gaze to Ida, her expression unreadable. "Just assign her any random position and keep her around as decoration. You can deduct her salary from mine." "Lily, you!" Ida's face flushed red with anger. "I graduated from the University of Bridgeport with top marks, and you're saying that I'm only good as a decorative piece?" "Is that not the case?" Lily shot back, raising an eyebrow. "Of course not!" Ida snapped. "I came here to expose your true colors! Don't think I don't know what you're up to! You're trying to team up with Loid to bring down the Hutchinson family. I won't let that happen!" Lily was utterly speechless at Ida's level of intelligence. This was the person sent to spy on her? Were the Hutchinson family that eager to expose their true intentions? She couldn't fathom what was going through Neal's mind. Did he really think she was less intelligent than Ida? With a brief glance at Ida, Lily dismissed her entirely, not wasting another word. Loid looked at Ida and said, "The intelligence level of the Hutchinsons is truly concerning." Sapphire's face flushed with embarrassment. Ida, however, remained completely oblivious. "I want to be your secretary." Loid couldn't help but laugh. What was Ida's brain made of? Had the Hutchinson family never thought to get her checked by a neurologist? Wait, wasn't Ida a medical student? If she couldn't even fix herself, no one else probably could. Loid didn't waste another word on her and instead turned to Sapphire. "Since your sister has spoken, Ms. Hutchinson, you can report to the sales department. As for Ms. Ida… I don't need a secretary. You're free to leave if you feel Laurier Group isn't good enough for you." With that, Loid turned and walked away. "You!" Ida wanted to argue, but Sapphire grabbed her arm. "Enough. Don't forget why we're here." Ida shook her off and snapped, "Who do you think you are to lecture me? Uncle Neal sent you here to keep an eye on Lily, not to control me. You'd better remember your place—you're just a lowborn illegitimate daughter. What right do you have to tell me what to do?" With that, she stormed off in anger. She needed to stay closer to Lily. She had to expose Lily's true colors. As Ida stormed off, Sapphire's eyes narrowed, her fingers clenching unconsciously. A cold glint flickered in her gaze. … At 10:00 am, Loid had a meeting with Jerome from Helix Corporation about a partnership. Lily had no interest in maintaining her act in front of yet another familiar face, so she opted out. Exhausted from a restless night, she planned to curl up on the couch for a nap. Just as she was settling in, someone knocked at the door. Lily got up and opened it. It was Sapphire, who had just completed her onboarding process. Knowing Loid was in a meeting, she had come straight to find Lily. "What do you want?" Lily had no patience for small talk and got straight to the point.