Sophie couldn’t help but give a wry smile.


    In this lifetime, she was definitely not going to make the mistake of waiting until James had exploited


    every benefit from the Russell family before pulling out. She nned to take the initiative and strike


    first.


    The sanitation workers in Devonport were quick to act, and the sewage district Sophie had previously


    purchased was already being cleaned and reformed. It would bepletely transformed in a few


    months. To save time, Sophie had already started other necessary


    work.


    Thanks to previous approvals, many entrepreneurs had begun investing with Sophie, providing not only


    sufficient funds but also a surplus


    In the evening. Sophie set a small dinner at home. Adler ced a folder on the table and eximed,


    “Billions of dors in half a month. Ms. Sophie, your move is truly brilliant.”


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    Colby said. “We can definitely start other businesses before thepletion of this project.


    Sophie nodded and replied, “I know. That’s why I moved some funds ahead of time for a small


    investment.”


    “Small investment?” Colby raised an eyebrow. “Billions went out. That doesn’t sound small.”


    Sophie hadn’t expected Colby to find out so quickly about the billions she had shifted.


    Actually, she hadn’t intended to keep it a secret from Colby, especially since she had been busy


    dealing with James recently. She had delegated many tasks to Colby, and he was well aware of the


    financial details.


    “How much? Billions in investment?” Jenna almost choked on her beer. “What kind of investment takes


    billions? That’s hardly small.”


    Sophie exined, “I’ve bought out several projects under the Russell family’s name.”


    “What? You bought out your own family’s projects?” Adler was stunned. “Really? But you’re the


    daughter of the Russell family. Why would you need to pay for your own family’s projects?”


    Sophieid out the recent project files she had purchased on the table, consisting of some


    unremarkable real estate projects and some investment follow-ups.


    Adlermented, “These look very ordinary. Some barely break even, and others are outright losses.


    Why are you buying these?” “These were purchased at a low price, and they’ll have potential for


    appreciation in the future.”


    “How could these appreciate!”


    Sophie didn’t really expect Adler to believe in the future appreciation of these projects. Still, she clearly


    remembered that in her previous life, James had already eyed these projects before their divorce.


    He had acquired them at very low prices, and these undervalued stocks had skyrocketed in a few


    years. The unremarkable real estate projects had also be highly sought after due to a new key


    high school being built nearby, bringing in a significant profit


    Sophie continued, “Of course, I couldn’t purchase these projects under my identity. I used a different


    identity to avoid suspicion.”


    Adler asked, “How long do you think it will take to break even?”


    “Two years.”


    **Only two years?”


    Adler watched Sophie skeptically.


    Ever since Sophie had purchased that piece ofnd, Adler had doubted her judgment. Even after the


    land’s value soared, he still thought it was just Sophie’s luck.


    Colby watched Sophie’s calm demeanor and simply smiled faintly. It wasn’t that he didn’t believe in


    Sophie, but rather, he was prepared to support whatever decision she made, regardless of whether the


    investments made money or not.


    As long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.


    After dinner, Jenna had to rush back to the office for an urgent matter, and Adler and Colby left


    together.