Chapter 1015: everything under control

Theo breathed out heavily as he placed the file on the desk. He shook his head, taking a small sip from his glass of whiskey before gazing down at the file again.

[Theo Miller, you forgot this. Rule number one: a single piece of paper or document can ruin your life. So, keep everything safe and don't let others take hold of it, even if it's family.]

Another deep exhale escaped Theo as he was reminded of Penny's warning before they parted ways that day. Theo, after all, had forgotten a piece of paper, which was so reckless of him. He thought he missed it or just didn't notice it falling out of excitement. Hence, he just thanked Penny again and left, telling her that he would keep that in mind.

"A piece of paper can ruin your life," he whispered to himself. "I know that."

Not just in business, but in many parts of life, a single paper could change someone's life or situation. Even though many things now are digital, these hard copies were still just as important. It wasn't like this piece of paper could ruin the deal they had with the Prime Group.

It was just a copy of their agreement.

Still, when he saw it earlier, he was suddenly reminded of Penny's warning before they parted ways.

"Rule number one," he whispered. "Keep everything safe and don't let others take hold of it."

It wasn't like Theo was doubtful of Patricia. His sister wouldn't just try to sabotage their family, right? No matter how maddening Patricia had been acting and how hateful she could be, there was no way she would deliberately cause more trouble for the family.

was. I thought she'd be more arrogant," he muttered to himself, reminded of their experience not long ago when they closed the deal with Penny. "Wow. I guess people like them... are really on a different

just like Zoren, unbothered and untouchable. Even

that guy

about how foolish he had been. Even when he started managing the company, he had always eyed Atlas and tried to compete with him. Theo was so busy competing with Atlas and looking in his direction that he unknowingly

shook his head, slapping himself once to wake himself up. "There's no need to dwell on the past. Right now, we're being given a chance to do

Miller family would be nothing, and their

their saving

that she would guide the Miller Company, and with her behind the scenes... it's going to be

teary-eyed because he couldn't believe it. Not long ago, he was mentally

the right time, like a knight in

for the folder and hugged it securely. "I can't let her down. I can't let this family down. She wants me to focus on the operation. This time, I'll do it right." Determination shone in his eyes, knowing this was the

the expectation of selling their dying company. They didn't expect any position, so having that clause shouldn't be a problem. Therefore, despite their reluctance, they told themselves not to be

wanted to do this for himself

it over again. This time, he wouldn't be looking at anyone else. Just like Atlas, Penny, and Zoren Pierson - three very successful and wise individuals Theo knew. He should learn from them that, in

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as they were just chilling on the garden porch with his sister and brother-in-law. "About the buyout... are you sure it's going to

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