Booker said indifferently, "If you''ve already made up your mind, why bother asking me? Without me, you could still take over Cloude Enterprises without even negotiating here."


    "It''s not the same," Sophie retorted. "You''re a long-time employee of Cloude Enterprises. No one inside knows it better than you. When Julian takes over Cloude Enterprises, it won''t matter without you by his side, even if he''s a finance expert. Besides... Weldon personally trained you. With your acknowledgment of Julian''s role, I believe no one within Cloude Enterprises would object."


    Booker pondered silently for a moment before responding, "Alright, I agree to it."


    "Great, I''ll have the team in Devonport draft the contract as soon as possible, and I hope for a smooth coboration."


    Sophie extended her hand, and Booker hesitated for a moment before finally shaking hands with her.


    In the afternoon, the ne from Duskhaven to Devonport took off, and Sophie managed to get some good rest in the cabin for once.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    By the time theynded, it was already midnight. Jenna, hearing of Sophie''s return, left her dinner party, evening gown in tow, and rushed to Colby''s ce.


    Once inside Colby''s home, Jenna hugged Sophie and burst into tears. "I thought you were really gone this time! You scared me to death!"


    "There, there, I''m fine, aren''t I?" Sophie whispered infort.


    Adler, unable to stand by any longer, stepped forward to pull Jenna away. "Jenna, she''se back from the brink. What doesn''t kill you makes you stronger! What are you talking about!"


    Jenna wiped her tears and said, "Anyway, it''s all the same! It''s good as long as you''re back safe and sound. I was so worried over here in Devonport, fearing something might happen to you every day!" "Alright, alright, wipe that stuff off your nose. It''s disgusting!"


    Adler was about to reach for a tissue on the coffee table when Jenna grabbed his high-end suit and wiped her face on it, instantly darkening Adler''s expression. "Jenna!"


    Sophie couldn''t help butugh out


    loud, and Jenna said, "Sophie, stopughing. You don''t know what''s happened in Devonport while you were gone. I''ve been so busy


    running around, nearly worked to death!"


    Sophie asked, "What could possibly make you run around so much, Ms. Jenna?"


    "It''s all because of you!"


    Jenna nced at Colby, then cleared her throat and pulled Sophie aside to whisper, "While you were away, James got engaged."


    Hearing about James'' engagement,


    Sophie remembered their narrow escape from the cave togetherelt could be considered that they were even now.


    But... why would James suddenly get engaged?


    "Strange, right? Guess who James is engaged to?"


    "Nichole?"


    "Yes, Nichole!"


    Jenna''s voice rose a bit, catching Colby and Adler''s attention. Adler frowned. "Nichole? Is she causing trouble again?"


    "I don''t know about causing trouble,


    but


    2. Plus... they''re


    two are definitely making


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    Sophie frowned, asking, "James is going against S Corporation?"


    "Look."


    Jenna turned on the TV, and sure enough, the financial news was broadcasting footage of the two attending a dinner event together.