Chapter 65

Maureen's position as the editor-in-chief of the magazine, her control over advertising investments for the inner pages, and the network she built were all thanks to Joseph's support. Without Quill Group's backing, she would've been ousted multiple times by now. Maureen's intelligence alone couldn't sustain her role. Far too many capable people were eyeing that position. But, sometimes, ability alone wasn't enough to open particular doors. The kind of high-end fashion resources that Maureen could secure as the editor-in-chief were out of reach for others, no matter how competent they were. And now, Joseph intended to take those resources away from her. He had thought that Maureen was someone who would stay by Penelope's side to look out for her—only to realize that she was a venomous snake coiled at his daughter's feet, ready to strike at any moment. "Ned said Penny's coming back on her own tomorrow. Let's wait and see how things unfold," Joseph relayed. Not bringing Sean along