Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1080

In the cozy office of Reeves International in Devonport, Elodie stared at the

massive shipping container in front of her, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "What's inside this thing?" she wondered aloud.

"We're not sure, ma'am. It arrived early this morning from Summerfield," the shipping company said.

“Summerfield?” Elodie's face flashed with uncertainty. "Open it up," she ordered. "Yes, Ms. Reeves."

The secretary stepped forward and opened the container, then jumped back in shock. "Ms. Reeves! It's Mr. Griffin!"

Heart pounding, Elodie rushed over. Griffin lay inside the container, eyes shut tight, looking deathly pale.

"Griffin! Griffin!" she cried, frantically patting his face to wake him up. But her eyes quickly caught the sight of a bleeding wound on his abdomen. Her heart sank. "Quick! Call a doctor!" she shouted.

stormed to the front desk, her

Mrs. Costello from the Costello

had been missing for days, and she

Elodie glanced at Griffin lying in the container, her brow furrowed with frustration. Giving up her shares in Burke International was her own decision; Griffin shouldn't have

"Cough, cough..."

Elodie felt a pang of guilt. She stepped closer and murmured, "I was already planning to give up Burke International's shares. Why did you have to go to Summerfield? Besides, Sophie gaining control of Burke

night, Sophie received a

spokesperson deals under

"No, don't pull back."

"What?"

Just days ago, Sophie had insisted on not competing with Reeves International. What had