Eva blinked in surprise, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected reference to her past. It had been years since she had been known by that nickname, and she had never expected anyone to bring it up. Intrigued and somewhat bewildered, Eva's natural curiosity got the better of her. She couldn't help but asked, "How did you know that? Did you also attend the same school? Wait, that's impossible. Someone like you couldn't have possibly gone to Fairview High School."Edward's sudden laughter echoed in the room, breaking the tension in a way that no one anticipated. His demeanor shifted from stern and scrutinizing to surprisingly cheerful. "Believe it or not, I was actually a transfer student at Fairview High School for a brief period. So yes, I did attend the same school as you."Eva's eyes widened in astonishment. It was a revelation she hadn't seen coming. "You were a student at Fairview? That's... unexpected."Edward continued to wear a cheerful smile as he shared more about his past

Eva noticed Edward's stunned expression as he processed the information about Cassius Drake. She could see that he was familiar with the name, and his reaction confirmed her suspicions. So she asked, "Do you have any prior dealings or knowledge about Cassius Drake?"Edward took a moment before responding, "I've heard of the Drake family in a broader context, but I didn't realize their influence extended here to Chia. This complicates matters significantly. But why did you show me this photo?"Eva leaned in, lowering her voice as she explained, "Cassius Drake has been Petrocorp's hidden partner and benefactor for years. His influence reaches into the highest levels of our government. He's the key reason Petrocorp operates with impunity and has become so dominant. If we want to tackle Petrocorp effectively and navigate these complex negotiations, we must consider the role of the Drake family."Edward's expression grew even more serious, and he didn't waste any time getting to the point

The tension in the situation reached a boiling point as Robert conveyed Edward's demand to the Blake family. Minutes felt like hours as they awaited a response from the Blake family. When the message finally came in, Robert's eyes widened in disbelief."Boss," he said slowly, "the Blake family has responded. They're willing to proceed with the delivery in three days, but they're also making it clear that they have a longstanding relationship with the rebel group, and they can't guarantee what will happen after the transaction."Edward couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had been willing to compromise up to a point, but the Blake family's insistence on maintaining their relationship with the rebel group was pushing his patience to its limits. He knew he could source materials from other suppliers, but nothing compared to the quality and reliability of the Blake family's products.With a heavy sigh, he reluctantly agreed, "Okay, tell them we'll proceed with the delivery in three da

Three days had come and gone since Edward's arrival in the bustling city of Grey, and in this relatively short period, the prospective residence he had in mind had undergone a series of remarkable transformations. It was because workforce of around 30 people had expanded to more than 400 individuals. Amid the hustle and bustle of these developments, every morning and evening, Brenda and Adele made it a ritual to engage in video calls with Edward. While these virtual connections were enjoyable and provided a semblance of closeness, they fell far short of assuaging their profound longing for his physical presence.As for the matter concerning PetroCorp Industries and the top echelons of Titan Energy, their response had been nothing short of rapid and resolute. Edward's colossal $5 trillion investment had proven to be the linchpin that greased the wheels of their efforts to secure coveted drilling rights in one of Chia's most fiercely contested regions. And this morning, like every mor

Edward and Robert exchanged a look of astonishment, their eyebrows shooting up in surprise."Your... granddaughter?" Edward stammered. He couldn't hide the disbelief in his voice.Bill nodded, a mix of pride and fondness in his eyes as he spoke of Eva. "There are powerful people who would exploit any weakness, any connection, to manipulate me. I couldn't bear the thought of Eva being used as a pawn in their political games."Eva chimed in, her expression touched by her grandfather's words. "Grandpa decided to keep my identity hidden from the public and the media by faking my death. He wanted to protect me from the chaos and scrutiny that came with being part of our family. That's why I attended Fairview High School under a different fsmily name that year."Edward nodded in understanding, his initial confusion now replaced with clarity. He admired President Bill's commitment to protecting his granddaughter and understood why her true identity had to remain a closely guarded secret.Tur