"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

and no longer deals with the company's affairs. Isn't the Pollard family under your command

"Uh..."

that what people were

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

in. After all, the Pollard family's

doesn't sound right.

Pollard family

Devonport? They've been around for

"Do they?"

He had no clue?!

this point, Angelo had lost his appetite. No one had

to check when

this, Sophie already knew the truth. She raised

heir, how could Angelo not know that?

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

course, no problem

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

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