Chapter 70
At that moment, just as Cora was about to end the call, she suddenly paused. Again her voice came through the line with a calm but deliberate tone. "Since you said you’ll be going with me to see Levi," she said, "then I don’t see any reason to keep saying no. I’m still not totally okay with the idea, but honestly, I’m curious. I want to know what exactly Levi wants to show. So, go ahead—accept the invitation."
Malisa’s eyes lit up immediately. "That’s very good," she replied, nodding to herself with a small grin. "I was hoping you’d say that. I’ve also been dying to know what he’s talking about. And now that you’ve decided to give it a second thought, we might finally get to the bottom of everything. Whatever Levi saw in James’ house... it might be even bigger than we imagined."
Cora leaned back into her chair, her expression unreadable. "Hmm," she muttered softly, her eyes narrowing just a little. "Whatever it is, I’ll see it myself. Then I’ll know how to move."
"And one more thing," Malisa added, sitting upright as if energized, "if this really leads us to knowing what James is planning or hiding, then we’ve just taken the first right step."
Cora gave a small sigh, but not out of frustration this time, it was more like cautious readiness. "No problem," she said. "Both meetings would be arranged."
At that moment, Cora would then end the call. But even after the line dropped, her phone still in hand, she didn’t move. Her eyes were fixed ahead, lost in deep thoughts. The news of her meeting with Robert had planted something powerful in her chest, a quiet but burning flame of ambition that began to spread through her entire being. She leaned back against the cushion of the sofa, her mind racing faster than her heart.
Robert wasn’t just any CEO.
He was the direct heir to one of the most financially and politically influential family in the country. The name "JSK" alone commanded respect in boardrooms around the world. Their investments stretched across continents, their reach was deep, and their influence was feared. If JSK had sent in a proposal to work with her company... then this wasn’t just a random corporate interest. It was deliberate. It was calculated. And it meant they saw something in her. They recognized her power.
Cora gently placed her phone down on the glass table in front of her. She stood up slowly and walked over to the wide window that overlooked the city. The skyline shimmered in the fading light, tall buildings glowing beneath the evening sun. One day, her megacity would shine brighter than all of them. This was no longer just about development it was about identity, about proving to the world that she wasn’t just the woman people gossiped about in quiet corners or tried to bring down in boardrooms. She was a force. And this partnership with JSK... this would be her formal declaration.
At that moment Her fists clenched softly at her sides. This project was going to be the crown jewel of her empire. She could already see the headlines: "Cora Breaks Boundaries in Multi-Billion Megacity Deal with JSK". A smile tugged at the corner of her lips.
Without wasting any more time, she walked quickly back to the coffee table, picked up her phone, and scrolled to Oliver’s contact. She didn’t hesitate. Her thumb tapped the call button.
It rang twice.
"Cora," Oliver answered.