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 afraid Ms. Buchan won't

her," Andrew replied. "But Debra isn't a pushover either. Let's see which of them will

fear Mrs. Houston has little chance

was no ordinary competitor. At 17, she had single-handedly turned her

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

transferred all his shares to Erica, the shareholders would undoubtedly scheme to wrest them back.

were her playgrounds, and she

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

bitterness and guarded against everyone. Whether in Seamar City or Wrastow City, she had no real friends, nor did she

leaving her

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