Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1039

If Sophie could just hold on for another week or two, the artists at Reeves International might crumble from sheer exhaustion. When that happened, she could swoop in and snag all their talent.

"Isn't this situation pretty good as it is? I've never been one to push things to the limit, and besides, why should women make life harder for each other? If I really went that far, you'd not only have to deal with losing the bet but also face massive fines from advertisers for breaching contracts. That kind of move could ruin someone."

Sophie's casual tone made Elodie look at her in surprise. People like them never showed mercy to their enemies. But Sophie? She was worried about pushing someone too far?

"Ms. Sophie, no offense, but sometimes being kind-hearted doesn't get you anywhere," Elodie said seriously. "I've seriously thought about wiping out S Corporation."

confidently, making Elodie frown. She was right. Elodie couldn't do it. Not because Sophie had run S Corporation so well, but because

she said. "You've got Colby, the perfect partner. You've got an ex-husband who can't forget you and supports you quietly. You're surrounded by friends. And you've got that person always protecting

softly. "But... if you're brave enough to

the room. Sophie turned to James. "Seems like you knew I wanted to talk to you alone." When Elodie had called him, James was already at Burke International's doorstep. Sophie wasn't sure if she was imagining it, but James looked thinner than last month. Given his

shares is good for you and S Corporation," James said in

you give me the shares in the first place? Just to keep your grandmother