Shining Bright After Rebirth

Chapter 952 Testing Queenie

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Queenie flashed a soft smile. “Owen, how about we grab dinner together? I’m pretty interested in your branch, and Steven’s keen on collaborating, too. It’d be a good time to talk things through.”

Owen’s smile faded as he picked up on her intentions.

He could tell she was eyeing his branch office.

He turned to Steven, unsure if his friend was thinking the same.

George stood next to Queenie, looking like a perfect match with her.

But his face remained expressionless, cold as ever.

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“Steven, we should have a proper discussion about the potential. collaboration,” Owen said. He wasn’t one to back down from trouble, but he hated being manipulated.

If Queenie was trying to play him, he wasn’t going to let her get away with it.

George’s voice was cold and direct. “Let’s go. We’ll talk over there.”

Owen was slightly surprised. The way George spoke felt

different somehow, but his aura was still the same, stoic and

Chapter 952 Testing Queenie. commanding.

For a moment, Owen was confused but didn’t think too much about it. He smiled and nodded. “Alright, let’s go.”

They took a seat by the window, and Queenie had the waiter bring drinks.

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She was hoping not to run into Diana. If she did, she might just lose her temper and get into a fight, but she knew she wouldn’t. stand a chance against her.

Queenie casually glanced at Owen. “Have you seen Diana around?”

Owen shook his head and lied. “No, but I’ll catch up with her. later. She’s cost me a lot this time.”

Queenie relaxed a little when she heard that.

Owen was a fool but a useful one. She had her eyes on several of his profitable branches.

side, she

in no time.

the waiter brought their dinner. The spread was

some shrimp toward Owen. “I remember you

952 Testing Queenie “Thanks!” Owen

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kept going. “Your branch in Woodston is doing really well, huh? And I heard Steven’s got some interests there, too.

thought for a moment. If he hadn’t overheard Diana and Luna earlier,

he was leaning more toward

neutral, then turned to George with a smile. “Steven, you just

flinch. “I may have lost the company, but I’m not short on funds. If you’re interested, we can

smooth, but there was an

his eyes.

brief silence followed

We’re just scraping by with pocket change. You sure

and took a bite. It was

the image of Diana

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himself thinking that the steak

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didn’t miss a beat. “We’re friends, Owen. Honestly, we’re both in need of some help right now. If

almost casually, “Owen, now that Steven’s lost his company, his status isn’t what it used to be. If you don’t want to work with him, that’s fine. We won’t be upset. After all, people always aim for the top.

though seemingly understanding, hit Owen’s

implication was clear. Now that Steven had fallen from grace, Owen was

line was pure sarcasm. If Steven still had his power, he wouldn’t even

instant, Owen saw through the

thoughts turning cold. He would use this branch to test both Queenie

replied, “Queenie, what are you talking. about? Steven and I have been friends since childhood. Now that he’s going through a rough patch,

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let’s finalize

to lose a branch just to understand

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a look, a silent understanding passing between them. The three of them continued their meal, the conversation light and relaxed, as

a call and slipped into the lounge next

Yvette immediately pressed

murmured, her

embraced, the air thick with

love

warning Yvette not