"That''s why I need them to fight amongst themselves, so we can reap the benefits," Aurora said. "As for being used..."


    She gave a careless smile. "Without Israel as their attack dog, they have no choice but to support me and give me enough capital to stand against Ste. Jonathan is willing to mentor me because he thinks a woman like me can''t cause any real trouble. He believes that by giving me a position in The Williams Group, I''ll willingly work for him and create value.


    "But for now, I do need the opportunity they''re giving me."


    The Williams family''s investment in Aurora was never just about marrying her off. They intended to squeeze everyst drop of value from her. A marriage alliance was the lowest possible return.


    Aurora''s exceptional social skills had shown the family the value and benefits she could bring. That was why they had overruled objections and allowed her to work at The Williams Group.


    As for familial affection... there was a little, but not much.


    Of course, the same was true for Aurora.


    She didn''t mind being used, as long as she could get what she wanted. For her, it didn''t matter whether Joshua came back or not; she wouldn''t lose either way.


    If Joshua returned and continued to help Ste, Ste would keep fighting the Williams family, and Aurora could sit back and watch them destroy each other. If Joshua didn''t return, Ste''s support would be weakened, leaving her isted.


    She could only profit by stirring the pot.


    However...


    Aurora''s gaze suddenly deepened.


    If Ste hadn''te back, her life would have been so much easier. She could have quickly established herself at The Williams Group with the help of Leonard and Sellers. Leonard wouldn''t have lost an arm and his position wouldn''t be unstable. Sellers wouldn''t be too busypeting with Ste for market share to pay her any mind.


    Before this, Aurora had never considered Ste a threat. But now, she suddenly realized the butterfly effect of Ste''s return was terrifying.


    ***


    Back in her office, Ste finally let down her guard. She leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.


    Just then, a soft knock came at the door.


    "Come in," Ste said.


    The office door opened. A familiar


    set of footsteps approached, and et Other eyes.  t


    sensing who it was sloet


    The man''s handsome, chiseled face wore a familiar smile.


    "Star, it''s been a while. Want to get some lunch?"


    His attitude was the same as always, as if he had never left.


    After the meeting, Ste had been pulled aside by shareholders who supported Nora to discuss a project. By the time she was done Joshua was gone. Cofitent belongs tow


    He had just returned and had already helped her. It was only right that she treat him to a meal.


    Ste stood up. "Lunch is on me."


    Joshua didn''t argue, but the smile in his eyes deepened.


    Just as they stepped out of the office, Wilbur walked toward them.


    "Ste, where would you like to go for lunch today?"


    When Wilbur Saw Joshua standing next to Ste, he was slightly taken aback. It wasn''t that he was surprised to see an unfamiliar man with her. In the time he had worked for Ste, he had met Neville and Haynes, and even Foreman, whom Abby disliked a few times. Right and there was Leonard, who Abby imed was their mortal enemy. Every time he saw Leonard, Wilbur would be on high alert, worried he might do something dangerous to Ste.