"Yeah, I know." Aspen nodded.After that, Aren paid the bill, and they left the restaurant together....Meanwhile, Colin launched his plan to undermine Aspen. Calling in favors from his business connections, he orchestrated a series of setbacks for her company.From his office, he ordered, "Riley, get Mr. Galvan on the line. Tell him to..." Riley hesitated. "Mr. Fuller, isn't this going too far? Ms. Nicholls' deal with Schmidt Corp is already—"Colin snapped, "Just do as I told you to! What's with all the nonsense? Get on it!""Yes, Mr. Fuller." Riley relented. However, the second he left, he tipped off Aspen. Soon, her company was hit on all fronts—there were supply chain delays, partners backed out of contracts, and even her bank loan was mysteriously stalled."Ms. Nicholls, what on earth is happening?" Her assistant, Alexa Pugh, paced anxiously. "Every project's falling apart!"Despite her own uneasiness, Aspen still forced herself to keep her composure. "Stay calm. I'l
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