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."

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

"But Debra isn't a pushover either. Let's see which of them

Mrs. Houston has little chance against

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

Buchan family a quiet yet formidable force. Recently, under her leadership, their assets had doubled, cementing their influence

would object. Even though Juan had transferred all his shares to Erica, the

strategy were her playgrounds, and she

don't think so," Andrew said. "I'll

too much bitterness and guarded against everyone. Whether in Seamar City or Wrastow

with power alienated those around her, leaving her to fight battles alone. This isolation

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