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Jordan raised an eyebrow in genuine interest this time. He was eager to discover
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business with him.
“Alright, tell me. What sort
Scathings want to delve into “usiness would the upcoming leader of the
the Burnetts?”
Lucius chimed in, “I can help the Burnetts resolve all the business gaps mentioned earlier. Furthermore, if the Burnetts need a loan, I can act as a guarantor on behalf of the Scathings as the successor.
“I can also assist in pinpointing market prospects that the Burnetts are pursuing. Considering that the Burnetts steer clear of political affairs, several current market regulations might not align with your interests.
Jordan squinted upon hearing this.
Lucius had just spoken not as himself, but as the future heir of the Scathings, implying that his words carried the weight of the entire Scathings behind him.
The conditions he had just mentioned might not sound particularly remarkable to outsiders, but true businesspeople would see it as a strategic move.
In simpler terms, his words just now meant that no matter what happens, the Scathings would ensure the Burnetts‘ well–being for a lifetime. The Scathings were committing to stand by the Burnetts, binding their fates together.
The Scathings might not stand out in the business world and could even be considered obscure..
However, in the political arena, the Scathings were one of the foremost powers. Many prestigious families sought to establish good relations with them, but they had turned them all down.
Now, the Scathings are showing goodwill to the Burnetts by offering advantageous
terms.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
Businesspeople are never charitable. For the Scathings to be willing to cooperate and offer such generous terms they must be after something from the Burnetts-
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something of exceptional importance to them.
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Jordan didn’t rush to respond. Instead, he keenly sensed something amiss and asked, “Since this is business, there must be a transaction. What exactly does the Scathings want from the Burnetts?”
Lucius‘ dark eyes resembled a tranquil, unfathomable pool, devoid of any ripples yet seemingly possessing an enchanting allure.
He suddenly turned his head, his gaze locking onto Milly with an unabashed intensity. “I want her,” he declared bluntly.
He spoke in a definitive and declarative tone.
Milly arched an eyebrow, taken aback. How did–I suddenly become the centre of attention in this situation?
She couldn’t help but chuckle as she rolled her eyes. Lucius was undeniably fascinating. Despite his obvious hostility towards Jordan, she found it curious that Jordan hadn’t confronted him. And here he was, playing mysterious games. What did he want with her?
Drawing from the novel she had read, Milly recalled that Lucius had limited interaction with her previously, mainly focusing on the female protagonist, Stephanie.
At that moment, Milly suddenly recalled something, her beautiful eyes widening in shock, disbelief written all over her face as she stared at everything before her.
Wait a moment…
Lucius and Jordan, rivals…
No wonder she felt the words strung together so familiarly, as if she had heard them somewhere before. In her previous life, she had indeed witnessed this scene.
During her previous life, while filming, there happened to be a scene where two men were fighting for one woman. Her emotions weren’t quite right at the time, prompting the director to give her a half–hour break before continuing.
During the break, an assistant proffered her a book titled ‘My Awesome Brothers, suggesting it resonated deeply with the very scene she now enacted upon the stage of reality. The assistant’s gentle encouragement underscored the book’s relevance,
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She actually didn’t want to read it, considering it could be a waste of time without guaranteed results, preferring to prepare on her own terms.
Yet, the thought of her name appearing in this book’s characters hinted at a potential opportunity to offer assistance. Thus, she decided to take a chance and see how it played out.
She recalled vividly the character embroiled in the conflict alongside Lucius and Jordan in a school setting, though the main character was not Milly but Stephanie.
In that instant, she beheld only that particular scene, ignorant of the preceding circumstances or the aftermath that ensued. Her recollection centred on Lucius‘ proposal of a business deal to Jordan, bartering Stephanie in exchange for all that the Burnetts coveted.
She remember when she saw this part, she looked at the assistant with disdain and ranted, “These melodramatic and silly plotlines are made for you silly girls who don’t have real–world problems. Such people don’t exist in the real world. Rich people only think about money. They wouldn’t make such foolish mistakes over trivial matters.”
After finishing her rant, she tossed the book she was holding to the assistant and didn’t bother to follow the rest of the plot.
Now she realises she was wrong. If only she had finished reading that melodramatic book back then. Who would have known she’d end up being a character in it? It’s truly unpredictable.
Everything has shifted!
Why does it feel like the protagonist has become just like me?
Leaving aside everything else, for now, this plot is unfolding around her. If I reject him outright like before, wouldn’t that follow the storyline of my previous life, where Lucius tied me up?
Hmm…
Theoretically, there is a potential for this to occur.
No, now that she understands the potential consequences of this situation, she
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definitely can’t sit idly by. She mustn’t let this happen to herself.
Would it be wise for her to agree for now as a temporary solution?
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At the same time, Jordan also remembered something important. His expression became serious, showing deep thought.
Earlier, he had been so focused on protecting his sister that he hadn’t closely observed the situation. Now, he recalled a similar event from his past.
In this life, just like the last, Lucius exploited the Burnetts‘ weaknesses. Hist unshakable confidence led him to reject Lucius‘ offer, which then caused unnecessary problems in the Burnetts‘ business dealings. Stephanie was even kidnapped without him realising it.
However, now…
He was ready to face the Scathings‘ attacks, determined not to be taken by surprise as he was in his past life. If needed, he would go on the offensive against Lucius‘ business ventures. With their overlapping social networks, he was certain he could
uncover any secrets.
In this lifetime, he swore to safeguard Milly no matter what!
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