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The cost 15



John thought. ‘It’s only been half an hour! How could there possibly be any useful updates?”

With a helpless sigh, John said, “Mr. Blackwood, we’ve pulled out all the stops, even hackers. And still, no trace of Ms. Reed.”

Matthew squinted, suspicion flickering in his eyes. Matthew frowned, thinking. She’s really something else. With all the resources of the Blackwood family, finding someone should have been child’s play. Yet, not even top–tier hackers can pin her down. I’ve underestimated her, haven’t I? Well Jet’s see how she handles this.

The heavy silence on the other end weighed on John, pressing on his nerves. He quickly changed the subject. “Mr. Blackwood. I’ll keep working on it. Also, there’s a charity gala at Rose Garden tonight at eight. The host has also invited the new CEO of the Eldora Group….

Matthew gazed down, his interest piqued. He had heard whispers about the formidable new CEO of the Eldoria Group who had managed to put a hold on his acquisition plans.

This was

was a tough opponent he was eager to measure himself against

“I see,” he responded, ending the call just as the study door creaked open.

Elizabeth stood there, an adorable vision in white, clutching a bouquet of pink and white roses fresh from the garden. Her voice was sweet, almost musical. “Look, Matthew. It’s been so long since I’ve seen such beautiful flowers. She then lowered her head to smell their fragrance.

Her days had been confined to the sterile walls of the hospital, far removed from such simple pleasures

“There’s a charity gala tonight. Wanna tagalong” Matthew asked, his tone unusually gentle. However, his tenderness was custom–made for Elizabeth

Elizabeth’s eyes brightened with excitement, mixed with a hint of nervousness. She glanced down at her white dress, a little flustered. “Then I’ll need to find the perfect dress.

n sunlight filtered through the windows, casting a golden glow across

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p but smile. The warm afternoon. the room, momentarily easing the tension in his mind.

Meanwhile, Mia had just returned to her office after her prenatal check–up at Pratu Hospital.

Now at the helm of the company entrusted to her, she knew it was time for a major overhaul to keep up with the fast–paced, ever–changing business world. Mia rubbed her temples wearily, feeling inexplicably dizzy

Eliot, noticing her pallor, quickly made her a cup of coffee, his concem evident,

Mia waved it away. “The Eldoria Group has stakes in various sectors, especially industrial investments that are gening hammered by the e- commerce boom. Eliot, do you think it’s time for a strategic shift?” Her voice carried a note of uncertainty. She wanted to consult Eliot’s opinion.

Eliot took a thoughtful sip of his coffee before answering gravely. “It’s the digital age, Ms. Reed The Internet is a double–edged sword. It can both destroy and create giants”

Mia caught the undertone in his words, her mind racing.

“If we push for a transformation, those old foxes on the board will surely stir up trouble. Eliot added, scratching his head with a hint of worry in his voice.

“I’m actually counting on them to stir Mia mused, her voice dripping with a blend of casual confidence and keen anticipation. Then, her gaze fell on an ornate invitation card lying on her desk, its intricate dual–embroidered rose catching the light

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