Afternoon at the Reeves Residence

Sophie sat across from Elodie, sipping on iced tea. "The tea's been ready for a while. Looks like you've been waiting for me," she remarked, a playful smile on her lips.

Elodie cut straight to the point, her tone icy. "Enough with the small talk. You've set all this up, haven't you? Burke International has pulled out of their deal with us, and Reeves Entertainment was sold off at a bargain price. Now, everyone knows the Reeves and Burke are no longer linked. As CEO, I'm in hot water, and the family's bound to force me out."

Elodie's eyes narrowed as she studied Sophie. "You're sharper than I thought, Ms. Sophie. I never expected the pampered heiress of the Russell family to orchestrate such a masterful plan."

"Ms. Elodie, you give me too much credit," Sophie replied with a faint smile. "Your reclusive nature and strained family ties made it easy to predict your moves. It's human nature to protect one's interests. You caused them financial losses; naturally, they want you to repay. That's why you turned to me, and now we're here, calmly discussing our next moves."

Elodie sighed. "Fine, let's skip the pleasantries. What do you want?"

table. "I'm willing to buy that 10% share of Burke International you hold, for the exact

an eyebrow. "You're making a bold move, Ms. Sophie. Do you even know how

doesn't matter. I can cover it," Sophie said, her confidence unwavering: "You need money, and that 10% share is all you've got of value can get the funds

"Alright, I've lost two billion. If you

yours."

done," Sophie agreed

you weren't interested

"Right now, I'm helping you out,

Elodie chuckled darkly. "Friends?

with good?

not naive. This was

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