Chapter 169

"Come, Archie, please have a seat," Pia greeted him warmly. "Would you like me to get you a glass of water?" She knew she had to treat Archie well by hanging onto his coattails. She felt like deciding to have her daughter divorce Cameron was a stroke of genius as he would only drag them down. By aligning with Archie, Pia's family was on the verge of standing at the pinnacle of Yrando, commanding respect and influence. She could already picture the fawning faces of her relatives, friends, and her old classmates. "No need, Mom, I'm not thirsty," Archie smiled as he understood the old woman's intentions. However, whether Laura intended to choose him or Madison as the representative was still unclear. Until then, he preferred to keep his cards hidden. As for Madison and those prime collaborators in the capital, it wouldn't be long before he took complete control. He planned to divorce Madison once everything was settled. Madison was oblivious to Archie's ambitious plans. She was de