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    Unable to hold back, Hugh said, “Mr. Evans, are you saying Mrs. Evans is actually River—the top figure in the Almunity? Are you absolutely sure?”


    A chuckle escaped Emmanuel as he nced at Hugh. “Caught you off guard, huh? I was floored when I found out. But yes, it’s true. Hutton Tucker confirmed it. If that weren’t the case, I wouldn’t have dared toe to Cole asking him to sign off on an eight-hundred-million fee.”


    Eight hundred million? The number alone was enough to make Myles, Aron, and Hugh turn green with envy. Having that kind of talent really did make earning money look effortless.


    At that moment, Cole remained frozen, still trying to process the truth. Just hours ago, he had been suspicious that Elliana might be Quinn—one of the world’s top three hackers—and was preparing to test her. But before he could even act, she had already unmasked herself as River.


    Cole was left speechless when the truth hit him—Elliana was actually River. Her pretty face instantly filled his thoughts. There was always something about her that caught him off guard. How many sides of her did he still not know?


    After collecting himself, Cole took Emmanuel’s request and signed the approval for the eight hundred million payment without hesitation. Then, without another word, he wrote a personal check for one billion and passed it to Emmanuel. Looking down at the check, Emmanuel blinked and asked, “Cole, what’s this one billion for?”


    A faint smile touched Cole’s lips. “Emmanuel, I’d like you to ce a special order with River for me.”


    Myles, Aron, and Hugh turned to look at Cole, all three visibly confused. What exactly was Cole ordering from his own wife?


    Even Emmanuel paused, clearly unsure what Cole was up to.


    With a quiet voice, Cole exined, “Please tell River to schedule a little more time for her husband in between building her career.”


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    At that, Myles, Aron, and Hugh couldn’t stop themselves fromughing. The idea of Cole, a man with billions at his fingertips, spending a fortune just to ask his wife for attention was too good. Still, wasn’t he being a little greedy? From what they’d seen, Elliana already spent most of her time with him. What more could he possibly want?


    Even Emmanuel, normally soposed, turned slightly red at the request. “Alright, I’ll make sure the check—and the message—gets to her.”


    With a small shake of his head and a grin, Emmanuel turned around and left the office.


    Cole didn’t return to his paperwork. Instead, he sat quietly, eyes fixed on the desk in front of him. His thoughts were a blur. His wife was exceptional—so exceptional that it left him feeling uneasy. There was an eight-year gap between them, and the thought lingered in his mind. Would she one day grow tired of him? Would someone younger, brighter, and equally brilliant manage to steal her attention?


    Elliana had no idea what kind of storm was brewing in Cole’s mind. She had already finished fixing the project and was now quietly waiting for Emmanuel to return with her payment.


    While she waited, a crowd gathered around her, their eyes filled with admiration. Despite her status, she remained approachable, chatting easily with everyone and showing no trace of arrogance.


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