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

you’re aware of

Leach replied, flashing a meaningful smile at Jake.

“Why?” Jake’s interest piqued.

Reeves Group’s clout, both locally and nationally, usually no one could even come close to challenging him on projects. Yet, this

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

revelation. “Mr. Fowler plays favorites? Why

he specifically tasked me to fill you in,” Keith’s justification seemed plausible, as such practices

for me?” Jake’s tone shifted

you make your position clear, that’s sufficient,” Keith said

“What position?” Jake asked.

After all, the Miller family is also invested in this

prompted, “Take today

your wife have a strained relationship and show some affection

this, Keith took a

deal is worth billions. Such

on Keith. “How can I

Reeves Group, you

in again with a grin. “What

moment and then glanced over to where Sarah was engaged in conversation with

then, Shirley approached and positioned herself next to Sarah, waving at Jake.

who was talking to Sarah, turned to

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