Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1306

"He's got a point. We've been in business together for a year now, practically old friends. So just because there's a bit of a buzz outside, you come here with complaints? Want to leave? Be my guest! But first, return all the favors Ms. Sophie has given you!"

The room fell silent at that.

Honestly, out of all the business folks, Sophie was the easiest to work with.

Grayson stepped up, saying, "Ms. Sophie, it's not that we want to bail, but Devonport has its own set of rules. If we cross James, we can kiss our chances of getting good resources here goodbye."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Sophie leaned back in her chair, "So, you all think James has more pull than I do around Devonport?"

"Well..."

They exchanged uneasy glances.

Grayson chuckled, "Ms. Sophie, let's be real. Without Mr. Burke, none of us would be dealing with you. Now, even though you've remarried..."

The room was filled with knowing looks.

Grayson pressed on, "Even with Colby backing you, Ms. Sophie, you're still seen as just a woman. If you were to leave Colby, surviving in Devonport might be tough."

"Oh?"

Sophie chuckled softly, "I didn't realize you all saw me that way."

Grayson, leading the charge, said, "Ms. Sophie, since we're being upfront, as long as S Corporation gives us a better deal than Burke International, we're staying put."

"Yeah! If S Corporation gives us a better deal, we’re all in!"

The partners seemed to have a plan, cornering Sophie to lower prices and offer prime spots, banking on S Corporation's rising reputation.

After all, everyone could see Burke International wasn't what it used to be, while S Corporation was on the rise.

Naturally, they wanted to stick with Sophie.

Sophie raised an eyebrow, "Alright, since you all want me to slash next year's prices, let me be clear. The terms S Corporation offers won't change."