Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1007

Sophie couldn't let Elodie be swayed to abandon her interest in Burke

International. If Burke International fell into Sophie's hands, it'd spell disaster for the Burke family!

Meanwhile, Sophie and Elodie drove to a tucked-away cafe. With a sweeping gesture, Elodie reserved the entire place for their meeting.

"I prefer discussing business without any prying eyes, Mrs. Costello. I hope you don't mind?"

Before meeting Elodie, Sophie already knew she was a once-in-a-century genius in the Reeves family. Taken back home by her parents at seventeen, she then embarked on an astonishing journey of success. Despite being fostered in the countryside for over a decade, she showed exceptional business talent upon returning to the city. Elodie was also a renowned CEO in Harbor City, her skills no less formidable than James's.

here to convince me not to compete with you

if the medicine you're giving Gordon can really cure

Elodie looked up

"Aren't you worried that the Burke family

why. But if the medicine

Elodie leaned forward, scrutinizing her. "Do you know why Gordon refuses to take

remained silent, and Elodie continued, "Since he chooses not to take it, I don't see why I should go out of my way to save him. Perhaps it's

phone. "I'm aware James transferred all his shares of Burke International to you, making you legally the largest shareholder. However, James's 45% share, though the largest single holding, isn't enough to control Burke International. James was in charge because he had an additional 10% from Bea, making it over half of the company's shares. But if Bea and other shareholders unite against you, with their 55%, you could be ousted quickly, and your shares might be repurchased by Burke International, cutting all ties between

sides with you, is

"Mrs. Costello, have you been listening to