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    Mia''s call finally came through. As soon as I answered, she said, "Chloe, I heard you''re nning to acquire Echelon Group. Is that true or just a rumor?"


    "What''s the matter? If it''s said online that I''m acquiring it, then I will! Can''t let these peoplein for nothing!" I replied with an annoyed tone while munching on strawberries.


    My tone displeased Mia a bit. She couldn''t contain her impatience and said, "One should have self-awareness. What capital do you have to acquire Echelon Group? Atticus is currently missing. Who gave you the right to announce the acquisition?"


    "Mia," I smiled. "How did you know Atticus is missing? Is that not what you did? What does it have to do with me?


    "My dream has always been to acquire Echelon Group. I''ve had this goal ever since I established Tanum! I aim to make thepany the most outstanding and prominent to take over Echelon Group! Haha! " I said, sounding bold and arrogant.


    I put down the strawberry in my hand and continued, "I got a sudden notion while I was rxing at home and was really bored. If I acquire Echelon Group, won''t it strengthen Tanum?"


    "Chloe, you''re quite the confident soldier! Enough is enough! Don''t make it too difficult for As!" Mia''s voice was cold and stern.


    I grinned, "Well, that''s the result of my casual chat with As! Once we acquire Echelon, won''t we be thergest construction and development group in Foswood and even in Zydan? If that''s the case, I won''t have to deal with this annoyance anymore, right?


    "At least by then, people like you won''t be able to interrogate me anymore. Who gave you the confidence anyway?"


    There was no response from the other side. However, based on my understanding of Mia, she must find it hard to digest my words.


    But I didn''t even consider her


    feelings, "After all, my husband is the


    real deal, the kind with a marriage certificate. Others might not know but you do, right? I didn''t get someone to pretend to be my partner! So, this decision was made quite happily!"


    "Chloe, I''ve always respected you, but don''t go too far," Mia said slowly, emphasizing each word, indicating she was trying hard to control her emotions.


    "Thanks for the reminder, Mia. But since I''ve started, I''m going all the way. Not only will I acquire Echelon Group, but I''ve also decided about the Old Bourdamun project. I definitely won''t give it up without a fight. You better be prepared."


    I swayed in the rocking chair. "Mia, let''s make a bet. Who do you think will win, you or me?"


    "Haha! Chloe, you''re confident! Let''s wait and see whoes out on top!" Mia''s voice was sinister but carried a hint of amusement.


    "Oh, by the way, I got some new


    information! Archie has been handed over to the authorities. The tables have turned and his subordinates will suffer! Who knows how much of his dark past will be revealed if he is investigated? Chloe, it might be difficult for you to see him again!" Mia''s tone was sarcastic and eerie. Then, she chuckled.


    "That''s all thanks to Mr. Arthur. Congrattions in advance. Mia, you''re better off pursuing a political career than a businessman. You should inherit your father''s legacy and pursue a career in politics. It might be more promising!" I said.


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    feigned regret. "What a pity!"


    I couldn''t help butugh, and Ivanna startedughing, too. "Haha! Chloe, you''re killing me! You''ve gone soft again, haven''t you? Why be so kind- hearted?"


    I nced at Ivanna and said, "It''s like a meeting one''s match. You wouldn''t understand."


    "I don''t understand! Aren''t you just trying to make fun of yourself? Why say so much? When the old man dies, just set off some firecrackers! It''s practical and generous. Why bother with all this talk? Let it go!"