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In the end. Ollie merely made a dismissive gesture. "What's the point of opening the door? You'll just disrupt my business talk with Miss Rowland.

At that, the assistant withdrew his hand.

Thea chuckled, a glimmer of mischief in her eyes. "Thank you very much, Mr. Windrow."

She then slipped into the private room, preking out to see the people outside enter, ask a few brief questions, and then

leave.

Once they were gone, Ollie promptly, though impatiently, showed her the door. "You'll be leaving now, Miss Rowland, correct? I assume I don't need to invite you to stay for dinner."

Thea remained calm as she pulled out her phone, her tone perfectly open. "Due to certain special circumstances, I won't be showing up at public events much going forward. So, we'll need to exchange contact information." Ollie's eyes narrowed with an amused smile as he studied her. "You look so young. I have to wonder just how long Sparkle Rocks will hold out under your management."

Thea raised an eyebrow. "You won't be disappointed. After all, you've done business with us for years, and I'm sure this partnership is only going to continue. Mr. Windrow, here's to a successful collaboration," As Thea walked out, Ollie absentmindedly fingered the ring on his index finger, lost in thought,

The assistant beside him murmured. "The new president of Sparkle Rocks really is named Thea, but I never met her. That woman just now didn't look like a president. Could we have been deceived?"

Ollie chuckled softly. "And if she did deceive us, so what? Is there anyone in Silvercreek who'd dare to mess with me?"

A faint trace of fragrance lingered in the air, a reminder of Thea's recent presence. Ollie's lips curved slightly, a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"Interesting. Send someone to Key Biskane to dig into Thea's background. Find out if she's connected to the Rowland family I'm thinking of," he said.

sir, the assistant nodded

up, all asking why she hadn't attended the dinner with Ollie that day. She gave them

she was rude and irresponsible for leaving them to negotiate prices with Ollie alone, adding that Then clearly couldn't handle

company pays you all quite well. Is that just so you can eat for free and

Thea knew there were likely still plenty

puzzled her was that Sparkle Rocks had been operating smoothly for over two decades without major issues. Surely, if Joshua had known how tangled things were internally, he'd never have

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identity just yet. She'd have to be patient and want for

today. In fact, he

to temporarily stand in for her. That way, those lurking

suitable actor, her phone buzzed with an incoming video call. It was Joyce. Instantly, Thea perked up. She hadn't been able to reach Joyce lately and had been worried sick. "Joyce, where are

an elegant gown, though her expression looked weary,

Joyce was attending, when Joyce suddenly spoke up. "Thea, could you come back for a while? I'm

she'd misheard. "When did this happen? I never even

it looked like she might cry again. She forced a weak smile as if trying to reassure Thea, but

was from a recent matchmaking meeting. Both sides were very pleased, so we decided to get married," Joyce explained. "Who's the groom? Thea's heartbeat quickened, a wave of worry

know when you come back. I

spoke gently,

call, her shoulders trembling

tipsy, staggered in. Noticing Joyce

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