Claire tightened her grip on her wine glass. "What are you planning to do with him?"

Connor leaned back, unfazed. "Didn't you always say I was born a bad seed? I've just picked up a few tricks from you, sis. Compared to you, I'm not even close to being ruthless." Claire let out a dry laugh. "You truly are a devil at heart."

"If you think I am, then maybe I am. Wouldn't want to disappoint your training and expectations."

"What exactly do you plan to do with Barrett?"

"Relax, I'm not going to kill him. I'm a businessman; I know how to get the most out of him."

Claire couldn't quite read Connor's intentions.

Their eyes locked in a silent battle.

Finally, Claire sighed, "Alright, what's your price?"

Connor didn't miss a beat. "I want The Emporium."

part of Sartori Corporation, a high-end shopping haven boasting

not because it was the most valuable, but because it connected across

it came to me? I've turned it into the world's top shopping destination. It's like my child. Do you think

much,

for me;

to leave, clearly not open

door, Claire

but

anger.. "Fine, have

tomore

The Emporium

As of tomorrow, it's

lips curled into a faint smile, still not turning to

sent to the entrance of The Garden.

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