Chapter 225 Coregem Jewels Rise Again

"Valerie? Didn't you resign?" Sonia looked up at me, feigning surprise as she widened her eyes in exaggerated shock.

"I did, but Kaelen refused to approve it." I glanced at Kaelen with a mocking smile. "So I had no choice but to stay."

"Kaelen, is that true?" Sonia turned to him, her eyes brimming with grievance.

Kaelen gave a faint nod. "Cara, this seat belongs to Valerie. I'll arrange another on