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With official involvement and its link to Mapleford’s development, that renovation project would become a national benchmark. 

It was already drawing tons of investors. 

Many wealthy tycoons weren’t even after the profit–they just wanted the prestige. 

Linda felt a shiver run down her spine. 

Spencer Group wouldn’t have the capacity to take that project. 

On top of that, her older brothers still held grudges against her over past incidents. 

They wouldn’t step in just because she asked, especially to go head–to–head with Nolan Group. 

“You’ll have a new identity tomorrow morning.” 

That person was calm, like talking about the weather. 

Linda’s heart skipped a beat. “What do you mean?” 

“You’ll know tomorrow morning.” 

Then the line went dead. 

Linda didn’t get any sleep that night. 

She kept going to the kitchen for water. 

Gary ran into her twice and thought she was sleepwalking, so he left her alone. 

At 6:30 a.m., she got a call from the Martinezes. 

It was Yvette. 

She invited Linda to the hill town to fight for the project. 

The position she offered Linda was vice president of the Martinez Group. 

Linda didn’t dare say no, but she asked carefully. “Why did you choose me?” 

Yvette scoffed. “Do you think I had a choice?” 

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That meant the Martinezes were being controlled by that person. 

Even someone as proud as Yvette had to bend for money. 

Strangely, Linda felt better. 

She’d thought she was the only one who’d fallen from a high place. 

The emotional gap had been unbearable. 

Now, seeing someone more capable forced into the same situation made her feel relieved. 

“Alright. I’ll come find you.” 

Half an hour later, Linda got in Yvette’s car. 

She didn’t expect Michael to be there. 

He was their driver. 

“If he’s coming, aren’t you worried Mr. Eric might get the wrong idea?” 

Yvette rubbed her temples. 

Dark circles under her eyes showed she hadn’t slept either. 

She looked irritated, and her voice sounded impatient. 

“Does it matter anymore whether he misunderstands?” 

The Martinezes were on the edge. 

If that person hadn’t stepped in, she’d already be a bankrupt heiress. 

Now, she was just thankful she was still useful. 

After James‘ mess, many worthless companies went under overnight. 

At least the Martinezes still had a chance. 

That was more than she could have hoped for. 

She couldn’t afford to be reckless like before. 

Her father had begged her all night. 

So those old feelings had to be buried. 

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Linda took a deep breath. “Do you know how we’re supposed to get the project?” 

Back then, Yvette had felt untouchable. 

Now they were equals. 

Still, Linda didn’t dare act cocky. 

Years of being held down had turned into instinct. 

So her respect came naturally. 

Yvette didn’t even notice that. She was used to it. 

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“My company had a security guard from that hill town. I’ve already sent him to handle things.” 

Linda wanted to ask more, but Yvette had her eyes closed, brows furrowed, clearly not in the mood to chat. 

So Linda let it go. 

The trip from Mapleford to the hill town usually took about two hours. 

She hadn’t slept well either, so she closed her eyes to rest. 

Inside the hill town. 

After reading through the file Eric had shared, Alice found it ridiculous. 

“Come on. Let’s go see Mr. Anderson. We need to pay our respects today.” 

Eric got up and followed her. 

The town air was surprisingly nice. 

They walked side by side. 

The townspeople whispered as they passed. 

“Are they a couple?” 

“They’re big–shot bosses, not like us–not like Faye either.” 

“Faye had such good conditions. Why’d she come back from the city?” 

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“Who knows? Jasper keeps asking her out.” 

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“Faye isn’t young anymore. Is she gonna stay a widow forever? If she remarried someone here, it might be awkward.“” 

“I heard Jasper said once he’s married, he’ll move to the city.” 

“So he’s made money, huh?” 

“Hugo got an apartment just doing odd jobs for Jasper.” 

“Wait, didn’t Hugo get arrested? Does Jasper break the law, too?” 

By the time Alice reached Dominic’s door, the whispers had faded. 

Emma led her in. After paying respects, they went to an inner room to rest. 

“That’s Jasper,” Emma said. “He’s pretty influential now. Probably the next town leader.” 

Alice looked over.