In the cozy office of Reeves International in Devonport, Elodie stared at the massive shipping container in front of her, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "What's inside this thing?" she wondered aloud. "We're not sure, ma'am. It arrived early this morning from Summerfield," the shipping company said.

"Summerfield?" Elodie's face flashed with uncertainty. "Open it up," she ordered.

"Yes, Ms. Reeves."

The secretary stepped forward and opened the container, then jumped back in shock. "Ms. Reeves! It's Mr. Griffin!"

Heart pounding, Elodie rushed over. Griffin lay inside the container, eyes shut tight, looking deathly pale.

"Griffin! Griffin!" she cried, frantically patting his face to wake him up. But her eyes quickly caught the sight of a bleeding wound on his abdomen. Her heart sank. "Quick! Call a doctor!" she shouted.

"Right away!" The secretary ran off to fetch medical help, while Elodie stormed to the front desk, her voice trembling with urgency. "Find out who sent this, now!"

"It was Sophie! The new Mrs. Costello from the Costello family!" the receptionist stammered.

darkened further. Griffin had been missing for days, and she never imagined he

glanced at Griffin lying in the container, her brow furrowed with frustration. Giving up her shares in Burke International was her own decision; Griffin shouldn't

"Cough, cough..."

in

was already planning to give up Burke International's shares. Why did you have to go to Summerfield? Besides, Sophie gaining control of

not even be

that night, Sophie received a call

advertising partners and spokesperson deals under Reeves Entertainment have been cut in half. I've pulled back as

"What?"

had insisted on not competing with Reeves International. What had

want Reeves Entertainment gone from Devonport within

"This..."

"Is there a problem?"

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