Sylvia was taken aback, finally understanding why Irvin wanted to treat Eric to a meal and become sworn brothers with him. She had some knowledge about the Sonnex family and knew that Josh Sonnex held great importance to them. As long as he was alive, his influence remained significant, and his passing would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the Sonnex family.

Whenever the thought of using Eric to get the northern district project done crossed Sylvia's mind, she quickly dismissed it. She didn't want Eric to think she was using him, even though their marriage was solely based on convenience.

Despite getting along well for the past few days, Sylvia believed their relationship wasn't that close yet. She was using Eric for her personal goals, offering a generous reward in return.

"What's wrong?" Eric asked, noticing Sylvia's silence.

"Nothing. What are your plans now that you've fallen out with David Westman? Why didn't you ask Irvin to arrange a position for you?"

Eric raised