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..."

need to consult with the shareholders and inform the old man to get his

the company's affairs. Isn't the Pollard family

"Uh..."

what people

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

check in. After all, the

sound right.

family

They've been around for over a

"Do they?"

He had no clue?!

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

I'll have to

Sophie already knew the truth. She

Pollard family didn't have any businesses in Devonport. As the heir, how could Angelo not

it to you to

no problem

was eager to get rid of this thorn in his side. If she kept probing about the