Chapter 88:

“Shirley, please don’t be upset. Today, you’re the star…”

Melinda struggled to smile, attempting to calm Shirley.

“I’m supposed to be the one garnering attention, but she stole my thunder!” Shirley’s face contorted with fury and jealousy.

“Shirley, let me handle this.” Just then, Sarah approached with a smile, her expression sly.

“Sarah, do you have a strategy?” Shirley’s face brightened instantly.

“It might require some cooperation from you,” Sarah replied, already plotting her next move. She winked at Shirley before weaving through the guests.

Whispering with a select few, Sarah directed someone to approach Jake.

“Mr. Reeves, I’d like to discuss a matter of cooperation.”

A guest approached Jake, who stood beside Kallie. Holding a glass of champagne, Jake seemed relatively relaxed for the occasion.

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At the mention of business, Jake politely deflected, “Today is my mother’s birthday celebration. Let’s steer clear of work.”

ever a time you’re not working?” The guest looked surprised. “I’m referring to the Golden Bridge

setting down his champagne glass. “Mr. Leach, you’re aware of our keen interest in this project,

challenges with this one,” Keith Leach replied, flashing a meaningful smile at Jake. “Mr. Reeves, would

“Why?” Jake’s interest piqued.

usually no one could even come close to challenging him on projects. Yet, this one had been a real thorn. Despite proposals, they faced consistent rejection,

entrepreneurs whose spouses share a certain image… and your wife’s situation…” Keith glanced discreetly at Kallie and then back at Jake, his tone dropping to a

Fowler plays favorites?

fill you in,” Keith’s justification seemed plausible, as such practices were typical in the business world, leaving little

me?” Jake’s tone

long as you make your position clear, that’s sufficient,” Keith said with a

“What position?” Jake asked.

After all, the

prompted, “Take today for

lowered his voice further. “You could publicly indicate that you and your wife

Keith took a

simple? This deal is worth billions. Such a straightforward

demeanor turned stoic, his gaze steady on Keith. “How can I be sure

If you follow through and Mr. Fowler still denies the project to the Reeves Group, you can deal with me however you want. I certainly wouldn’t dare to trick you. You’d

in again with a grin. “What do you think, Mr.

and then glanced over to where Sarah was engaged in conversation with someone else.

waving at Jake.

to Sarah,

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