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."

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

graced James' face before they

times as a child with her parents.

ride; no need

queuing. There's nobody else

amusement park. At this rate, they could cover every attraction in

on Sophie's face. "So, I

"Yes."

choose

the towering

thought,

Sophie was taken aback.

fear of heights, and yet, he was about to ride

no signs of backing down or

to stand in the line, and she half-expected James to back out midway. However, even as they were strapped in, James showed no

Burke, think this through,