“Mr. Burke, there was hardly any news in this business district before. It’s clear someone is purposely


    trying to sabotage us.”


    “Yes, everyone knows that the Burke International Mall we’ve been preparing for a year is about to


    open. We’ve spent a lot of money on promotions, but now this group has beaten us to the punch.”


    “Mr. Burke, many merchants have signed deals with thispany’s business district. This is a huge


    loss for us. We’re talking billions.” The board members were all chiming in with their thoughts.


    James set at the head of the table, rubbing his temples. “Enough!”


    As soon as he spoke, the surrounding board members fell silent. James said coldly, “Who is behind this


    company?”


    “The owner behind S Corporation is a mystery. We’ve investigated but can’t figure out who it is,” Colt


    added hesitantly, “But this business district is the same one that Mrs. Burke auctioned off as a rundown


    area.”


    Hearing Colt’s words, the room burst into murmurs.


    “Mr. Burke, is that true?”


    “Yes, Mr. Burke, if it really is Mrs. Burke, you can’t let her get away with this.”


    James was exasperated by the incessant chatter of the old timers. He knocked on the table and said


    sternly. “As far as I know, Sophie sold thatnd a long time ago. She has nothing to do with this


    business district”


    The glimmer of hope that had just ignited in the board meeting was extinguished once more.


    Thinking of Sophie, who hadn’t retumed home in three months, James waved his hand dismissively,


    “Meeting adjourned.”


    The board members had no choice but to leave the conference room.


    “Mr. Burke, the dean called today to confirm that Ms. Nichole’s graduate studies are all set,” Colt


    reluctantly mentioned, “Ms. Nichole said she’d like to invite you for dinner.”


    James seemed not to hear. He asked, “Where is Sophie?


    “Ms. Sophie seems to have been busy with her internshiptely”


    “Intership?


    “Yes, it’s a fieldwork assignment from her university. Graduate students are required to work at a


    company


    a thesis report.


    “Whichpany is she nning to join?”


    “That’s…” Colt hesitated.


    He couldn’t just say anypany but Burke International, could he?


    a month and then submit


    After all, Mrs. Burke had been giving Mr. Burke the cold shoulder for the past three months, showing no


    signs of wanting to mend their rtionship.


    “Contact the dean and arrange for Sophie to be ced at Burke International.”


    “But Ms. Sophie might not agree.”


    at Colt, who realized his mistake and quickly lowered his head.


    James nced at


    “Then ce her at apany that coborates with the Burke family, but make sure she remains


    under my watch.”


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    “Yes, Mr. Burke.”


    Coltplied, though he felt a headacheing on. How was he going to arrange this?


    Meanwhile-


    Jenna mmed the table, “Come to mypany.”


    Adler pped the table, “Not Mine!”


    Jenna and Adler locked eyes, sparks flying between them..


    After a mere three–second stare–down, Adler eventually backed down and called out to his best friend,


    “Colby. You say, whichpany Is better for Sophie?”