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..."

filled with

backing you, Ms. Sophie, you're still seen as just a woman. If you were to leave Colby, surviving in Devonport

didn't realize

stood up

penalty fee, and the door's right there. But if

making a move, Sophie had them figured

like none of you are seriously planning to leave, huh?"

own thoughts,

it. Burke International might have dangled some shiny offers, but you haven't got their contract. So you're here to squeeze me

Sophie laying it out there, they held their

"Ms. Sophie, since we're being upfront, as long as S Corporation gives us a

S Corporation gives us a better deal, we're