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Chapter 1208
Upon hearing James's words, Angelo let out a big sigh of relief.
Thank goodness! James hadn't fallen for it!
"We're almost there; as long as you're ready, Mr. Burke, we can kick off our partnership anytime," Angelo followed up.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
James replied, "I've been facing some financial difficulties lately, so a partnership would be beneficial for both our families. I assume you wouldn't have any objections, right, Mr. Angelo?"
"Of course not! Collaborating with you, Mr. Burke, the former CEO of Burke International, is an honor for the Pollard family."
At that moment, Angelo realized he might have misspoken. Even if James was still the CEO, it should be considered an honor for James to work with them!
Luckily, Jenna and Adler didn't seem to notice, and James on the other end of the phone said, "You're too kind, Mr. Angelo. The honor is mine. Let's continue our contract discussions next time. I've got some other matters to attend to, so I'll hang up now." With that, James ended the call.
Angelo's heart was still pounding.
After the call, Adler said, "I can't believe James is really going to work with you. You actually reached out to him for our sake. Mr. Angelo, I underestimated you!"
Jenna chimed in, "I'm ashamed for doubting you."
"Please, you're all too kind. We're all good friends here, right? No need to sweat the small stuff."
Angelo secretly wiped the sweat from his brow.
Just then, Sandy, standing in front of Angelo, asked with a puzzled look, "Bro, when did our family start collaborating with James? What's the project?" Hearing his little sister ask so directly, Angelo felt like strangling her. His own sister was digging a hole for him! Couldn't she see he was running out of lies?
That's what he thought, but he kept a pleasant smile on his face. "Wett
we
it's a business secret. I'll tell you all about it once I've finalized the contract with James."
Jenna patted Adler on the shoulder and said, "Okay, I trust you! After all, you doubt James just like we do."
"What? You doubt James too?" Angelo was taken aback. "Why? What's wrong with James?"
"Of course, there's something wrong! You don't know how he treated Sophie before," Jenna continued. "Moreover, James once said he would transfer his shares in Burke International to Sophie, but them all these complications arose, involving someone named Elodie. He even stepped down himself. All these suspicious actions make me think James must be plotting something!"
"Nonsense! What plot could he possibly have?"
If there was any plot, it would revolve around Sophie! A man who's constantly worried about whether Sophie is hurt or has eaten well
couldn't possibly be plotting anything.
"That's odd, didn't you doubt James just like us?" Jenna asked, puzzled. "Why are you suddenly defending him?"
"After talking to James quite a bit, I believe he's just deeply in love with Sophie, with no schemes whatsoever!"