My question seemed to enrage her. She glared at me, her face flushed.

"Chloe, I invited you here today with sincerity. Never mind where my confidence comes from. I want to discuss Ardora with you because there's some connection between Ardora and you." I took a sip of water, signaling her to continue.

Seeing my silent approval, she relaxed.

"After all, it was your ex-husband's. I understand the bond between husband and wife. He's also your child's father! Moreover, isn't it a convenient way to settle the score if you take over Ardora?" As she spoke, a trace of disdain involuntarily appeared on her face.

"It's not easy being a woman from out of town struggling in a city like this, especially if you have a child. Opportunities like this aren't always readily available. Expand your influence while you can. After this opportunity passes, you may not get another one."

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I replied with a distant

fall into your hands?" She didn't bother hiding the disdain in

The more she acted this way, the more I understood the

why she and Melvern sought me out

your place to question me. Let's get back to the topic of Ardora." I was still calm. "Why are you trying to

my words completely infuriated her. Liora slammed the table. "Chloe,

meant what I asked." I sat there calmly, not letting her stir up my emotions. "Is

my investment,

people all know about your connection with Ardora. It's only been a few

its owner is in jail? Do you have such ambitions that you can just take over others' things? Have you gotten so used to occupying someone else's belongings that it has become a habit of yours? Can you

my major shareholders! They mismanaged it, delivered poor quality, and caused serious construction issues, so I have the right to take over!" Liora

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