Elodie frowned.


    Sophie''s smile softened, "So, does that mean the medicine is okay?"


    "The medicine is fine, but Gordon won''t take it."


    "I know, he definitely won''t take it."


    "So, what did youe here for? Just to find out why he won''t take his medicine?"


    "Knowing the reason makes things easier for me."


    As long as it wasn''t a problem with the medicine.


    Sophie prepared to leave the café, but Elodie called out, "Mrs. Costello! Are you really going to let Burke International fall into my hands?"


    Sophie stopped and turned, "If I''m not mistaken, Ms. Elodie, you''re nning a bit of a heist, trying to snag that 45% share from me? Those shares James left me are mine to sell. If I sell them to you, you''d be thergest shareholder in Burke International. When March rolls around, Bea, wanting to support you against me, will probably hand over her 10% of shares to you. With other shareholders on your side to oust me as the new CEO, you''d control 55% of thepany, making you the top dog at Burke International. Even Bea wouldn''t be able to challenge you then."


    Elodie found Sophie''s words amusing.


    Sophie continued, "You''ve thought this through, Ms. Elodie, but if I dare sell you the shares, would you dare buy them?"


    Elodie raised an eyebrow, "Why wouldn''t I?"


    "Even though the Reeves family has


    thrived under your leadership, doubling its wealth and making waves in Harbor City, the money you can actually use might not be that much. Plus, the 45% share of Burke International I hold is worth a fortune. Are you sure you want to sink all your money into my shares?"


    Elodie smiled, "That''s my own business. Even if I have to go bankrupt, want Burke International After all, Eve heard that when you were still Mrs. Burke, you borrowed eight billion to secure thend now owned by S Corporation. If you had the guts to do that, why wouldn''t I?"


    "Suit yourself. The Burke family isn''t that important to me. If you''re willing to spend everything on my shares,


    I''ll sell them to you. But a word of advice, Ms. Elodie: being from Harbor City, if you take over Burke International, the Reeves family''s assets might fall into your stepmother''s hands. Don''t be too greedy; you might end up biting off more than you can chew."


    With that, Sophie turned and left.


    As she walked away, Elodie nonchntly sipped her coffee.


    "I''ve always said, she''s no easy opponent."


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    "Griffin, I think you''d make a great barista. How about you work here from now on? I''ll buy this café and gift it to you."


    Griffin didn''t look up, instead cing a carameltte in front of Elodie.


    "What''s the n now?"


    "To have some fun," Elodie raised an eyebrow, "I didn''te all this way to leave empty-handed. Besides... I''ve had my eye on Burke International for a long time." Meanwhile, Sophie drove swiftly towards the Burke Estate.


    The maids at Burke Estate were taken aback to see Sophie rushing back so urgently.