Countless people wanted Sherman's number but could not get it. When Rita got it, all she felt was a heavy burden.

Rita hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Sherman picked up his phone and, upon confirming it was an unknown number, asked, "Telemarketing?"

Sherman's voice sounded like he was about to hang up the next second, but Rita quickly stopped him. "Don't hang up! It's me!"

Recognizing Rita's voice, Sherman chuckled with interest. He leaned back in his office chair. "Ah, Miss Rita, what brings you to call me?"

phone made Rita's face flush. "I-I wanted to ask you something, if

be impolite, then perhaps it's best

had no intention of hanging up; he was simply enjoying teasing her. "But

so what could be so pressing that she

took a deep breath, mustering her courage, and held the phone firmly as she asked, "Do you know about an incident in the commercial district that Parr Group is preparing to develop? There's a haggard-looking

she could hear was Sherman's faint breathing on the

minute, his tone unreadable. "So, Miss Rita, are you implying that Parr Group is somehow

have a house of his

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