"Yep."


    "I thought you meant mypany."


    "Not really," Gand quickly reassured her. "Even if Theda has those shares, she can''tpete with you."


    Debra took a sip of what she thought was tea, only to realize it was Coke. She nced at Gand, who was wolfing down his food with no regard for manners.


    "I''ve heard that you have a ruthless streak and get things done efficiently," she probed. "If we join hands, dominating overseas and Seamar City markets won''t be a problem. What do you think?"


    Gand nearly choked on the food. ''Ruthless? Efficient? That sounds more like my dad.''


    As for cooperation, he didn''t have the authority to make that decision.


    "What you''re saying makes sense," he stammered. "Given our rtionship, a partnership wouldn''t be a problem. But this is a big decision. I''ll need to discuss it with my dad."


    Noticing Debra''s suspicious look, he quickly corrected himself. "I mean, I''ll talk to the shareholders and get my dad''s approval."


    "I heard that your father has retired and no longer involves himself inpany affairs. Isn''t the Eaton Group your domain now?"


    "Uh..." Gand hesitated.


    His mind started to race again. He hadn''t paid much attention to his public image, and now he was worried Debra would see through his identity.


    "Well, yes, but it''s still important to consult, especially since our business isn''t in Seamar City," he bluffed.


    Debra''s eyes narrowed. "Really? I thought you had several


    bet


    operating for over a define


    had several enterprises


    in Seamar City that have


    for over a decade."


    "Do we?" Gand blinked, suddenly losing his appetite.


    No one had ever told him they had businesses in Seamar City.


    He stammered, "I might have heard something about that. I''ll check it out."


    The answer confirmed Debra''s


    suspicion. The Eaton family had no businesses in Seamar City, and yet he didn''t know. It meant the one in front of her was not Fermin at all.


    But instead ofying it bare, she stood up and said, "Alright. I''ll be waiting for your good news."


    "Absolutely," Gand replied, eager to send her away.


    If she would crumble. He had no


    more questions, he was


    afraid he clue


    Combout their businesses.


    t remember even if


    не


    tried.


    As soon as Debra left, he whipped out his phone and saw Juan''s reply.


    Losing no time, he called Juan and spoke anxiously. "Debra wants to partner with


    my family. Should I agree or not?"


    Juan was taken aback. "Partnership?"