"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.

shook off Angelo's grip but

are you on? And who is this Elodie now? Don't

shouldn't. Remember,

about to leave, Angelo quickly blocked his path. "You have to tell me. I need to know who my future mentor's wife will be! I can't back the wrong team! Besides, Sophie has been

Neither of them

wife," James said darkly. "Sophie and Colby are about to leave. Take your sister and get out of here, and don't let them suspect

that, James strode away, leaving Angelo

why is James

bit," Angelo muttered to himself.

looking for you everywhere! Why are you still here? Sophie and the others

How are we supposed to

idea," Sandy said, looking completely

she wasn't out shopping, her

Estate, Jenna was still visibly

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