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    Sonia’s expression hardened. “So, she is not attending your party?”


    Leah pressed her lips together. “She only said she woulde if she had time.”


    “Are you really considering attending Leah’s party?” The male assistant’s fingers moved in slow, practiced circles against Andromache’s temples, easing the tension from her head. His touch was precise—never too heavy, never too light. He studied her expression, gauging her mood.


    A smirk tugged at Andromache’s lips. “The fact that I have shown her more kindness than most should already be considered a generous favor to her and the Burgess family.”


    Andromache knew exactly what the Burgess family was plotting. How could she not?


    They wanted to use her reputation to climb the socialdder in Lyhaton.


    Foolish. In this world, she was the one who used others, never the other way around. And the Burgess family? Insignificant and utterly ipetent.


    She had initially nned to pit Leah against Corrine, thinking she could be a useful pawn. But Leah had turned out to be nothing more than a pretty face—no match for Corrine in the slightest.


    Instead of causing trouble for Corrine, she had embarrassed herself so thoroughly that Andromache had been forced to step in and clean up the mess.


    Still, there was some use left in the Burgess family.


    Otherwise, Leah would not even be worth a second nce.


    Andromache waved a hand dismissively. “How is the task I assigned youing along?”


    She lifted her arm slightly, signaling for her assistant to help her up.


    The assistant stepped forward, his posture respectful as he supported her to her feet. Without missing a beat, he handed her a cup of warm milk from the table before responding, “Our people have been quietly acquiring shares in Burgess Group, but we have discovered another party doing the same.”


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    Andromache’s gaze sharpened. “Another party?”


    The assistant tensed under her scrutiny and quickly exined, “I have already sent people to investigate, but they are highly secretive. We have yet to track them down.”


    A flicker of amusement danced in Andromache’s eyes as she took a slow sip of milk.


    Then, her lips curved into a knowing smile. “He caused such an uproar over a woman… Seems even Ralph can misjudge people sometimes.” In all of Lyhaton, who else but Nate could orchestrate something like this?


    “He has grown too bold, not even bothering to consider Ralph anymore.” The assistant hesitated before voicing his thoughts. “But Mr. Hopkins has always been careful and strategic. He does not strike me as the reckless type…”


    Andromache let out a soft, mockingugh. “He went after the Burgess family again and again, and then drove the daughter of the Becker family out of Lyhaton—all for


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