Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 991

Gordon's face was neutral, without a hint of joy. He asked calmly, "What's Bea want you to do in Devonport?"

"She's hoping I'll take over Burke International for her grandson, to keep it out of outsiders' hands."

Elodie chuckled, her smile faintly echoing Sophie's. "Gordon, between Sophie and me, who do you stand with?"

Gordon's response was cool. "The fact that I invited you here should make that clear."

"You're so good to Sophie, it's almost... enough to make me a bit jealous."

Elodie's smile faded. "I need Burke International. I don't blame you for siding with Sophie, but I'm not backing down on this."

pills on the table in front of Gordon. "These

leave Gordon's study. Rick, watching her go, voiced his concern, "Sir,

Elodie," Gordon replied with a touch of indifference. "But Sophie's no pushover either. It'll be interesting to see who

Costello doesn't stand much of

the Reeves Corporation since she was seventeen. With her exceptional business talents,

the Burke Estate, few would question her capability. Even though James had transferred all his shares

and

chance?" Gordon glanced at Rick. "I

though shrewd, lacks something

guard. Her resentment runs deep; whether

stands by her, and she stands by no one. This is