For years, this was the onlypany that dared to go head–to–head with Burke International.


    *Mr. Burke, what should we do? Ourpany’s shares have been falling, and many of our projects


    have been snatched up by S Corporation, causing our sales to drop across the board. If this continues,


    our losses will be severe.”


    *S Corporation is clearly aiming for our pie. Maybe it’s time to resort to some unconventional methods.”


    The board members exchanged their views one after another. Since they couldn’t confront S


    Corporation openly, their only option was to resort to underhanded tactics.


    Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    In the past, James might have agreed without hesitation. Now, he fell silent.


    That night, he had simply followed his drunken instincts to S Corporation, only to actually run into


    Sophie.


    Could it be that Sophie was really involved with S Corporation? Or was it that Sophie had ties with


    ke?


    James felt tired and rubbed his forehead. “I’ve got other matters to attend to. We’ll discuss thister.”


    Then, he stood up and left.


    Standing beside him, Colt suggested, “Mr. Burke, perhaps you should take a hangover remedy first.”


    James had drunk quite a bit the previous night, and he was visibly not in the best condition.


    “Have you found anything on ke yet?”


    “Not yet. His background is very elusive. We have used all of our contacts, but we still haven’t


    uncovered any personal information about ke.*


    “What about Nichole?”


    “She went to Palm’s Jewels on her own ord, where she was personally received by the general


    manager. Now, Ms. Nichole is Mrs. Burke’s top aide.”


    Colt left it at that, but James got it.


    He had Nichole co


    ed Nichole to the big shots at various asions, and they all recognized her. It seemed Mr. Donny had


    mistaken


    es‘ woman.


    Colt asked “Mr. Burke, do you want Mr. Donny to fire Ms. Nichole?”


    “No need.” James replied indifferently, “From now on, I won’t interfere in Nichole’s matters.”


    “Understood.”


    “Go get the car, I want to see Sophie.”


    “At Palm’s Jewels?”


    Colt was surprised. That meant James would also run into Ms. Nichole.


    “I have some questions to ask her personally.”


    At Palm’s Jewels, Sophie was enjoying a milkshake that Reece had brought her on the set.


    Reece had officially asked her to assist as an aide, but she didn’t have to do anything but ck off.


    While shooting, Reece shed Sophie a smile, prompting her to make a funny face, which only made


    Reece’s smile wider.


    Just then, Alexis happened to be standing at the door and saw this scene. Frowning, she said, “Sophie,


    could youe out for a moment? There’s someone looking for you.”


    Sophie stood up, straightening her appearance. She was curious to see who would visit her at work


    during the day, and saw a group of female employees standing up to peek at the personing in.


    Mr. Donny followed James, patiently saying, “Mr. Burke, the project we’ve been coborating on has


    been doing well in the market. It’s an honor for us to have you inspect our work.”


    James had been distracted until he saw Sophie, and then his gaze softened.


    Alexis said, “Mr. Donny, Mr. Burke, here she is. This is Sophie.”


    Sophie frowned, not expecting James to find her at work.


    “Let’s find a quiet meeting room. I have something to discuss with Sophie alone.”