Chapter 15: 015. Try And See If I Dare Chapter 15: 015. Try And See If I Dare Editor: Henyee Translations Promising Sophie Baker such things went beyond simply securing her an apartment or handing over some money.
And Sophie wasn’t demeaning herself to act cute or sell short just to gain a little favor or money from James Campbell either.
Just then, a waiter arrived with some drinks, setting it down in front of them, briefly easing the tense atmosphere.
After the waiter left, Elly Campbell poured herself a cup of coffee and took a small sip with measured graces.
“President Campbell, it seems you’ve been living so comfortably for so long that you’ve forgotten a few things.”
She dropped the off-putting edge she had carried, adopting a more nonchalant demeanor. Still, her words instantly put James Campbell on alert.
Setting her coffee down, she lazily lifted her eyes to meet his, adding, “Do you need me to remind you what I’m best at as Elly Campbell?”
Her fair, slender fingertips lightly toyed with the rim of the cup, exuding a calm confidence and composure that Adam Jones had never seen before. She carried herself with an air of authority, as though she could crush any dissenters beneath her heel.
Adam Jones observed Elly Campbell with a mix of emotions. Though he had always known she was no simple woman—skilled at pretending and deceiving everyone—seeing her in this commanding form still took him by surprise.
James Campbell, jolted by Elly’s words, felt a sharp recognition hit him. His pupils contracted as he quickly understood what she was hinting at.
It was as though Elly Campbell had poured a bucket of cold water over his head, sending a chill through him that made him shudder involuntarily.
Elly calmly set her coffee cup down in front of herself, the corners of her lips curling into a mocking smile.
“Remember my words. Anything that belongs to me, even if I fed it to dogs, I wouldn’t give it away cheaply to outsiders.”
The term “outsiders” was unmistakably directed at the people in the room.
The expressions on James Campbell and Sophie Baker’s faces darkened immediately.
Just as James Campbell had been hinting at offering her shares in Campbell Corp, Elly Campbell effortlessly saw through his intentions and brought the uncomfortable truth to light without hesitation.
In stark contrast to Elly Campbell’s calm and composed demeanor, James Campbell was losing his temper in a way that was completely unbecoming of his position.
He knew full well that Elly Campbell had the capability to follow through on her threats.
Eight years ago, when Campbell Corp faced the brink of bankruptcy and everyone believed the company was beyond saving, Elly Campbell—only eighteen at the time, fresh off studying abroad—had returned.
Single-handedly taking over Campbell Corp, Elly Campbell turned the company’s fortunes around in less than a month. Today, it stands as one of the top four enterprises in Boston.
While many attributed the company’s success to James Campbell’s supposed brilliance, only the Campbell Family knew the truth—that all the glory of Campbell Corp was the result of Elly Campbell’s efforts behind the scenes.
This was precisely why she spoke with such unwavering confidence.
“Try and see if I dare.”
“Elly Campbell, you… you…”
James Campbell trembled with rage, but Elly Campbell remained unphased, effortlessly maintaining a relaxed yet commanding stance that completely overshadowed his bluster.
There were things Elly Campbell chose not to engage with, but that didn’t mean others could take liberties.
Thinking she was easy just because she had been amiable? That all depended on who the other party was.
Elly Campbell lazily stood up from her seat, straightening her clothes with effortless ease. Her gaze swept over James Campbell and Sophie Baker, leaving no room for doubt.
“Instead of overstepping your bounds, it would be wiser to focus on how to keep me, your daughter, happy. After all, President Campbell, you’ll be relying on me in your later years. You don’t seriously think some outsider will care for you, do you?”
After saying this, the corners of her lips curled into a smug smile, her eyes brimming with disdain.