"Isn't that right?" Elodie said, her eyes gleaming. "If I'm not mistaken, Ms. Sophie plans to use Aryan's scandal to bring down Reeves International. I saw this coming, and honestly, it doesn't matter if Aryan has to cough up all the money he made for the company. What I really want is Burke International."

"You can have Burke International. The contract I signed with James earlier? I can tear it up. But you must not harm Jenna or any of my friends."

Elodie chuckled, "Relax, I'm a woman of my word. If Ms. Sophie isn't convinced, we can make it official with a contract."

"Fine, let's make it official. You can have Burke International, but don't get too cocky, Ms. Zhou. Even without Burke International, I can still take you down."

Elodie shrugged, casually saying, "Well, let's see about that."

With that, Sophie turned on her heel and walked away. Elodie watched her retreating figure, a smug smile playing on her lips.

Meanwhile-

"Whose side are you on, anyway?" Angelo demanded, cornering James in a secluded spot.

grip but

this Elodie now? Don't tell

looking exhausted, replied, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't. Remember, in Devonport, we don't know each

my future mentor's wife will be! I can't back the wrong team! Besides, Sophie has been good to me. I think she's genuinely nice. But Elodie? She seems

of

about to leave. Take your sister and get

strode away, leaving Angelo

is James backing Sophie? This makes

it... not one bit," Angelo muttered to himself. Just then, Sandy found

Why are you still here? Sophie

How are

said, looking completely

was used to being chauffeured everywhere. If she wasn't out shopping, her feet rarely touched the ground. How would she know

Burke Estate, Jenna was still visibly

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