Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 420

Sophie paused, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her mouth as she

regarded James. "And why, pray tell, would I agree to this? As of now, I'm just an intern at Aldridge Global. How does your investment in Aldridge Global benefit me exactly?"

"You still own a small share in S Corporation, which is linked to Aldridge Global. If Aldridge Global turns a higher profit, so does S Corporation, and you get a larger dividend."

James' logic was irrefutable.

Indeed, to the outside world, she, the once affluent Miss Russell in dire need of funds to settle debts, could hardly sustain her former lavish lifestyle with the meager dividends from S Corporation.

Since James shared her line of thought, Sophie acquiesced, "Alright, I agree." As she approached him, she added, "But on one condition."

"Name it."

"I'll only accompany you for today, and we must maintain a respectful distance." Sophie took a step back to illustrate her point, "This step represents that distance."

"Agreed."

James accepted without hesitation, then asked, "Any other requirements? Feel free to voice them."

"...That's all for now."

finding James' straightforwardness refreshing, diverted her gaze and began walking towards the

face before they proceeded into

few times as a child with her parents. After their death, she never set foot

choose any ride;

not about queuing. There's nobody else

out the entire amusement park. At this rate, they could

on Sophie's face. "So, I can choose

"Yes."

choose that

the

thought,

Sophie was taken aback.

was his fear of heights, and yet, he was about

showed no signs of backing down or

to the roller coaster's entrance. They really didn't need to stand in the line, and she half-expected James to back out

Burke, think this through,