Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"Absolutely!"

"For a moment, I thought Mr. Burke was saying our company was in trouble."

"No way! With a hefty chunk of Burke International's shares in your hands, how could there be any risk? Forget one Elodie, even ten Elodies couldn't touch you, right?"

Angelo quickly tried to reassure her.

Sophie took a sip of her drink, only to realize it was cola. She couldn't help but watch Angelo closely.

Angelo was munching away, completely unconcerned about his appearance in front of her.

Sophie decided to test the waters. "I've heard Mr. Burke was quite the tough and decisive leader abroad. If our S Corporation could team up with the Pollard family, conquering the overseas market in Devonport would be a breeze, don't you think?"

"Cough... cough, cough!"

Angelo nearly choked on his rice. Tough and decisive? Was she talking about him? That sounded more like the old man!

S Corporation partnering with the Pollard family? What was he supposed to say to that?

"Ms. Sophie, you make a good point... Given our relationship, a partnership is definitely possible. However, this is a big deal. I'll need to discuss it with the old man back home..."

to consult with the shareholders

longer deals with the company's affairs. Isn't the Pollard family under

"Uh..."

what

only catching bits of gossip here and there. If he slipped up in front of Sophie, that could spell

but... I still need to check in. After all, the Pollard family's business

doesn't sound right.

Pollard family

in Devonport? They've been around for

"Do they?"

He had no clue?!

point, Angelo had lost his appetite. No one had told him

maybe. I'll have to check

this, Sophie already knew the truth. She

businesses in Devonport. As the heir, how could Angelo not know that? Clearly, something was off about

but stood up and said, "Alright then, I'll leave it to you to contact the headquarters overseas.

course, no problem at

thorn in his side. If she kept probing about the company, he felt