Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"He's got a point. We've been in business together for a year now, practically old friends. So just because there's a bit of a buzz outside, you come here with complaints? Want to leave? Be my guest! But first, return all the favors Ms. Sophie has given you!" The room fell silent at that.

Honestly, out of all the business folks, Sophie was the easiest to work with.

Grayson stepped up, saying, "Ms. Sophie, it's not that we want to bail, but Devonport has its own set of rules. If we cross James, we can kiss our chances of getting good resources here goodbye." Everyone nodded in agreement.

Sophie leaned back in her chair, "So, you all think James has more pull than I do around Devonport?"

"Well..."

They exchanged uneasy glances.

Grayson chuckled, "Ms. Sophie, let's be real. Without Mr. Burke, none of us would be dealing with you. Now, even though you've remarried..."

was filled with

Ms. Sophie, you're still seen as just a woman. If

chuckled softly, "I didn't realize you all saw me

stood up and

penalty fee, and the door's right there. But if you can't cover the fee, then I'm afraid you're not going anywhere today. I'm not someone to be messed

no one making a move, Sophie

none of you are seriously planning to

in their own

got their contract. So you're here to squeeze me for a better deal, lower prices, better shop

laying it out there, they

leading the charge, said, "Ms. Sophie, since we're being upfront, as long as S Corporation gives us a better deal than Burke International,

S Corporation gives us