"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..."

look, Angelo quickly backtracked. "I mean, I'll need to consult with the shareholders and

no longer deals with the company's

"Uh..."

that what people

bother with the image others had of him, only catching bits of gossip here and there. If he

I still need to check in. After all, the Pollard family's business isn't

doesn't sound right.

Pollard family

been

"Do they?"

He had no clue?!

his appetite. No one had told

have to

Sophie already knew the truth.

how could Angelo not know that? Clearly, something was off

him out but stood up and said, "Alright then, I'll leave it to you to contact the

no

of this thorn in his side. If she kept probing about the company, he felt like he might just

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