Chapter 804

“Yes, boss!”

Odie’s man was about to round up the crew, but just as he was stepping out of

the grand banquet hall doors, James walked in.

Surveying the empty hall, James said with a hint of irony, “Looks like I’m fashionably late.”

“James?” Odie’s tone dripped with danger. “You knew all along that Sophie runs S Corporation. Why didn’t you clue me in?”

“Sophie runs S Corporation?” James raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. “1 had no idea.”

“Cut the crap, James! You and Sophie were married. How could you not know she’s the one pulling the strings at S Corporation?”

James‘ face was unreadable. “Sophie and I were only married on paper. I really didn’t know anything about her business dealings.”

James, Odie had to admit he

him, “What are you

“Yes, boss!”

barely taken a few steps when James stepped in front of

“Hold it.”

they turned to gauge

“What now?”

respected in Devonport. If you go after them, you’ll never be able to establish

can’t handle the Aldridges?”

I can’t,” James explained. “It’s just a huge hassle. Plus, Sophie has united some of the oldest families into a single force. Just dealing with the Costello’s alone would be tough for you. Together, these

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powerful Sain Summerfield, she’d acted like she hated scumbags

clear Sophie had some heavy hitters backing her. With that kind of support, who

Ode. You’ve lost this round. If

worse.”

expect me to just swallow this? To take it

a moment. “Tell you what, I’ll go to the Aldridges and show support on your behalf.”

this, Odie calmed down and said, “That would

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