Andrew skipped pleasantries and asked directly, "For what business did Mrs. Nichols Sr. call you over to Seamar City?"

"To help her take control of the Nichols family, of course," Theda replied. "She doesn't want it to fall into the hands of outsiders." Her smile resembled Debra's but was sharper. "Who will you help, Debra or me?"

"I invited you here," Andrew said coolly. "So, you know the answer."

"You treat her so well," Theda murmured. "So well it almost makes me jealous."

Her smile faded, and her tone turned icy. "But I won't let go of what I want. The Nichols Group is mine."

She placed a small bottle of pills on the desk and added, "These should help with your condition. See you."

the study, Barton stepped forward, his face clouded with concern. "Sir, I'm

pushover either. Let's see which of them will laugh the

"I fear Mrs. Houston

no ordinary competitor. At 17, she had single-handedly turned her family's fortune

business instincts had made the Buchan family a quiet yet formidable force. Recently, under her leadership, their assets had doubled, cementing their influence in

few would object. Even though Juan had transferred all his shares to Erica, the shareholders would undoubtedly scheme to wrest them back. They all knew how shrewd and

her playgrounds, and she played

think so," Andrew said. "I'll be her greatest

she lacked something crucial. She carried too much bitterness and guarded against everyone.

her, leaving her to

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