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 didn’t seem like he was lying.

barked to the stunned man beside him, “What are you standing around

“Yes, boss!”

had barely taken a few steps when James

“Hold it.”

they turned to gauge Odie’s reaction.

“What

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

can’t handle the Aldridges?” Odie challenged.

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 families practically

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the Burkes are

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

her. With that kind of support, who

advise you to let this go, Mr. Ode. You’ve lost this round. If you send your men

worse.”

swallow this?

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

calmed down and said, “That

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