Chapter 674:

Suppressing the surge of emotion, Corey took a breath and, with barely contained eagerness, asked, “And what did you say?”

“I told her if she’s willing, then so am I,” Leah responded, her gaze drifting casually to her nails.

“She also mentioned she wants me to take over our family’s company soon, to personally train me for it.”

For a moment, Corey’s excitement waned, the sparkle in his eyes dimming. He rubbed his fingers together thoughtfully.

“So, the condition for her to take you as a goddaughter is for you to take the reins of Burgess Group?”

Leah nodded, her tone indifferent as she admired her nails.

“You could say that. But she promised me that with her guidance, the Burgess family could rival the Ashtons.”

That offer was enough to tempt Corey.

had been dwindling for years, and no one felt the weight of their

choose to remain a subordinate when they

a moment of quiet contemplation, Corey’s expression

letter ready first

he stood up, his steps purposeful as he

hand came to rest on her frail shoulder, the firm squeeze

our family’s future rests on

his gaze with

worry, Dad. I won’t let

settle, her phone rang. Her lips

word,

moment she answered, Bruce’s voice

“Leah.”

“Bruce,” she responded softly.

wasted no time on

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