Foreman tried to say more, but Ste''s phone rang with a work-rted call. She answered, and the conversation stretched on for over ten minutes.


    Abby turned back to him. "See, Mr. Richards? Ste is extremely busy. She really doesn''t have time for this conversation. So, if there''s nothing else, you should leave."


    Seeing the hostility in Abby''s expression, Foreman knew that staying any longer would only make things worse. He relented. "Alright, I''ll go for now. I''lle back to treat you both to dinner when you''re finished."


    Abby just snorted in response, saying nothing.


    Foreman gave Ste onest deep look before leaving.


    Not long after he was gone, Ste finished her call. Abby immediately rushed over to her.


    "Ste, don''t listen to Foreman''s nonsense. Whatever you do, don''t refuse Joshua''s help. Even if you want to, at least ept it this time. Otherwise, all his efforts will have been for nothing."


    Over the past few months, Abby had developed a profound respect for Joshua. She thought he was a genius.


    He never acted out of simple revenge. His moves always served more than one purpose.


    Honestly, Abby disliked the approach of people like Leonard—the kind of man who''d burn through billions to settle a personal score, like some character in a cheap novel. Joshua not only sought revenge for Ste but also worked to secure the greatest possible advantage for her.


    Abby saw the world in ck and white. Normally, after all the pain Joshua had caused Ste, she wouldn''t have given him the time of day, no matter how much he tried topensate. But when she realized that Joshua wasn''t just helping Ste but teaching her, Abby found it impossible to hate him. To Ste, Joshua was both a mentor and a friend. No matter what happened, his ce in Ste''s heart was irreceable.


    Though Ste hadn''t mentioned Joshua in days, Abby knew she


    didn''t truly hate him. That was why she had gotten so angry when Foreman showed up


    Dad-mel.ne


    him. That man just couldn''t read the room ndering Joshua after he had already left would only make Ste resent Foreman more.


    What Joshua had given Ste was far more than just help and money. He had been her teacher imparting wisdom and guidance Even if he had hurt her, Ste still respected him and wouldn''t tolerate anyone speaking ill of him.


    Ste''s hands stilled over the documents she was reviewing.


    Without dwelling on the topic, she said, "Abby, help me schedule an appointment with Old Mr. Burton. Ask him when he''s free for a visit."


    Abby studied Ste''s face and, seeing no sign of distress, finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay."


    ...


    The Burton Group.


    Sellers raised an eyebrow at Aurora''s words. "So Joshua really hasn''t been seen for a while?"


    Aurora nodded, a slight smile on her


    face. "Yes. Not only has Joshua


    been absent from Ste''s side but her friend Abby has reappeared


    Ad


    Abby


    looks like your move really paid off,


    Sellers. Who would have thought a


    little nobody like Rachel could be so effective?"


    Beside them, Sherman Burton frowned. "But the attacks on the Burton Group haven''t stopped. Our losses are still significant."


    Sellers sneered. "Our losses are significant, but Joshua''s are even greater."