Chapter eight
Author: Teng
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Jackson finally agreed to her offer to become a part of her company. "This technically makes me the owner of the company, you know that right? And I know that this company is your treasure, you value it." He said.

Sophia nodded and replied without hesitation, "The treasure would have been ruined if not for your help, I know it's best this way." She replied.

Jackson smiled at her, he was just getting to see her fun side, Sophia looked even more beautiful when she wasn't wearing the cold face that everyone knew her for.

"I still want you to oversee the company, don't worry, I won't mess up the management or try to take charge, I know you've been handling the company well, this is just on paper, no one has to know about it." He said.

Sophia thought for a few seconds and then nodded, "I trust you, Jackson." She replied with a soft smile.

No matter how long she worried or the connections she had, she knew she could not have single-handedly settled the crisis as quickly as Ja
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