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It had only been a few days since Athena returned from the countryside.
Athena bumped into Archie again on campus.
She didn’t see Archie at first.
It was Archie, who spotted her. He quickly ran over and stood in front of her. He smiled and said,
“Athena, it’s been a while since I saw you. You’ve be even prettier. I’ve missed you so much.”
Athena didn’t like how Archie was being all buddy–buddy with her.
She was disgusted by his words. “Stop your goo–goo nonsense,” She took out a high–concentration
insecticide, “or I’ll make sure you stop for good.”
“Come on, don’t be like this. It’s not like I’m going to force you into anything.” Archie took a few
steps back, took out his face
mask, and put it on. “Listen to me first and see what I have to offer you before thing.”
Athena looked at him peevishly.
Why am I always bumping into cuckoo men?‘ she grumbled in her head.
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“Thepany is in the third phase of its development now and is preparing move on to the fourth
and final phase. It requires a lot of loans.
“However, thepany has already loaned about 100 million dors for the third phase. It’s going to
be a tough task to get another 100–million–dor loan again.
“With that being said, I can help your father out with this 100 million dors with my capability and
connections.
“Seeing what I’m ready to provide, it should be worth it for you to be my girlfriend, right?”
Archie didn’t dare to meddle with Joy as she seemed to be a couple with Matthew. That was why he
tried his luck with Athena.
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He didn’t believe that Athena could be so saintly
to disregard the bulk of fortune that was about to fall on her.
Athena was so tempted to roll her eyes right in front of Archie, but she held back and squeezed a
smile. “It’s a family matter, and there’s nothing for you to worry about.”
Athena believed that her family knew how to deal with stuff like this, and they didn’t need her to
oversee their every move.
Athena didn’t ask much about how Bard Property was doing. She knew that the
second phase had been sessfully delivered long ago, the third phase had almost reached ten
stories, the designs and blueprints for the fourth phase had already been approved and the
company was currentlyying the foundation and progressing smoothly with it.
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If thepany had difficulties with the loan, she would let Harry and Rufus handle it. Archie was in
no position to tell her what to do.
“You’re the person I care about the most. Of course, your family’s problems are mine too.” Archie
was a natural at saying such mushy things. He never felt ashamed. “I meant every word I said, and I
won’t go back on my
word.”
After saying that, he nced back toward his car and sneered. “You know Gia. She’s my new
girlfriend.
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“Do you remember that her family wanted to develop that piece ofnd in the
Cast of the city? They needed at least a billion dors in capital, but Kennedy Group is a shell
corporation. The bank would never lend them money.
“Meaning, there were only two ways for the Kennedy family to raise money. One was to seek
cooperation with the Harper family, the Murray family, the Randolph family, and otherrge
companies to fork out a portion of the funds together; the other way was to find a reliable guarantor
and persuade the bank to take out a loan.
“Now that the Harper family and Murray family are in decline and their assets have shrunk greatly.
The banks won’t trust them very much.
“As for The Randolph family, they aren’t that close to the Kennedy family and refused to be the
guarantor. They only promised the Kennedy family to participate in the development if a loan could
be secured.
He then said proudly, “After Gia became my girlfriend, not only did I participate in the development
of thatnd, but I also asked my father toe forward and ask thepanies under Graham
Group to be the guarantor for Kennedy Group.
“Kennedy Group received arge loan from the bank because of this. They have already prepared
thend in the east of Prool City. They’re going to build a high–end residential district
“See how I’m super generous and nice to my girlfriend?
“Come on, just be my girlfriend. You won’t lose out.”
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grudgefully but did not say a word when she saw Archie pestering Athena.
punched the steering wheel
Gia knew what kind of person Archie was and had never expected him
to
be loyal
to
She only wanted Archie to help her and the Kennedy family.
Archie did indeed fulfill his promises. Not only did he help the Kennedy family get a bank loan, but
he also invested in Gia’s new studio, introduced many clients to her, and shared his connections
with her.
Not only that, Archie also helped Andrew get several major supporting roles in big film productions
so that Andrew wouldn’t be flushed out of fame by uing artists.
With the support of Archie, once the over 50 acres ofnd in the east of Prool City was sessfully
developed, the Kennedy family would regain its wealth and be able to recover its former glory.
That was why Gia endured this rtionship with Archie. It was a rtionship built on benefits and
not romance.
‘Anyway, rich men are all the same. Look at Matthew, who imed he has no interest in women.
Isn’t he stuck between Madalyn and Joy?‘ she thought.
The rise and fall of her family in the past year also made her realize that there were social divisions
even between the affluent.
For example, a top–notch wealthy family like the Graham family could easily manipte an average
wealthy family like the Kennedy family. Even the Graham family’s illegitimate son had the power to
steer the Kennedy family’s future. It was something Gia would never be able to achieve.
She still had a long way to go if she wanted to reach the pinnacle
Athena wasn’t interested in whatever happened to the Kennedy family at all.
When she heard that the Kennedy family had received Archie’s support, she was nonchnt. “Our
entire family can fend for ourselves. We don’t need you to lend a helping hand.” She defended.
“Don’t say that,” Archie tried to win her over. “I know you’re talented and capable, but why should
such a beautiful angel like
you work so hard?
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“Isn’t it much better to find a tall, rich, and handsome man like me, who can give you a luxurious life
in return for nothing? Even if I decided to dump you one day, the money I had given you would be
enough for you to just chill for the rest of your life. There’s nothing for you to lose.”
Archie then added, “I’m not a stingy guy like Lucas. he’s only paying you 1 million dors for you to
be with him for five years. I’d say your five years of youth is worth about 100 million dors.”
Athena didn’t want to talk to him anymore. She looked past him and waved her hand. “Matthew,
your illegitimate brother is bullying me.”
Archie’s body stiffened and his face turned pale. His smile disappeared instantly without a trace.
‘What is Matthew doing here? Don’t tell me he’s here to give me a beating. Do I still have time to
run?‘
Cold sweat broke out on Archie’s forehead as he stiffly turned around.
He didn’t see Matthew and wondered where thetter could be hiding.
Archie was like a little deer that knew it was being targeted by a tiger. He carefully observed his
surroundings, trying to see where the tiger was hiding.
Gia couldn’t stand it anymore and drove to his side. “Athena has already left. What are you looking
for?”
Archie was shocked. He turned around and saw that Athena was nowhere to be seen.
‘Did Athena just tricked me?‘ he thought.
He wasn’t angry at all. Instead, he touched his chest and said, “As expected of a straight–A student.
She’s really smart. She knows what I’m most afraid of! Well, well, what can I do? I’m starting to like
her more.”
Gia subdued her anger and smiled. “Archie, it’s gettingte. Let’s hurry up and pick up my brother.”
Archie was very popr with the opposite sex, and he had a widework of connections.
Tonight, he was going to introduce some rich women and big shots from the industry to Gia and
Andrew. The dinner appointment was very important.
When Archie heard that, he immediately jumped into the car. “Let’s go, let’s go. We can’t let the
beautifuldies wait for us.”
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