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    They knew nothing about this invisible adversary, which left them dangerously vulnerable. If control of Burgess Group changed hands, it would mean the downfall of their family.


    “How are things progressing with Bruce?” Corey asked abruptly.


    Leah frowned slightly, unsure how to respond.


    Sonia, ever poised, inteced her fingers with Leah’s and addressed Corey. “After yesterday’s debacle, the fact that their rtionship is still intact is a relief in itself. If we push for an engagement now, the Ashton family will only grow suspicious.”


    Corey nodded. “True.”


    Lighting a cigarette, he took a deep drag, his thoughts visibly weighing on him. When he finally spoke, his voice was low and firm. “Make sure the birthday party goes as nned. Every detail must be wless.”


    “I understand,” Leah replied. “I’ll call Bruce and ask if he’s free to go dress shopping with me.”


    But Corey raised a hand, halting her. “The priority is setting up a meeting with the Ashton family—preferably with Farris himself. It’s time to finalize your marriage.”


    The Ashton family might have seemed to be under Bruce’s control, but in reality, Farris still held the reins. No major decision could be made without his approval—including the marriage alliance between the Burgess and Ashton families.


    “I’m afraid he won’t even show up,” Leah murmured.


    Of everyone in the Ashton family, Farris was undoubtedly the most opposed to her rtionship with Bruce. She still remembered the day she had personally visited him after her return to the country, only to be turned away at the door. His excuse had been his health, but the message had been clear—he wanted nothing to do with her.


    And after everything that had transpired, she had overheard him discussing the transfer of his shares to Corrine. In his eyes, Corrine was the only woman fit to be Bruce’s wife. Otherwise, why else would he have dyed Bruce’s engagement to her for so long?


    Leah let out a slow sigh, her brows drawing together in thought. “As long as he doesn’t openly oppose my engagement to Bruce, I’ll be content.”


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    “Oppose?” Corey scoffed, tapping his cigarette against the ashtray before snuffing it out. “What right does he have to oppose? You were once just the daughter of the Burgess family, but things have changed. Don’t forget—you’re close to Andromache now. That old man from the Ashton family has always valued power and status above all. With your position now, they’d be eager to wee you into their family with open arms.”


    At his words, a glimmer of satisfaction shed in Leah’s eyes. How had she overlooked such an important fact? Now that she was so close to Andromache, people were falling over themselves to curry favor with her. As long as Andromache stood by her side, she wasn’t just a match for Bruce—she couldmand attention from the most powerful figures in Lyhaton, even the elusive owner of Celtis Estate.


    “Call Bruce now,” Corey instructed. “Set up a dinner with his parents tonight. It’s time for both families to sit down and finalize this marriage.”


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