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Chapter 1400

Author: Marina Vittori
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
"Ms. Camron, since this is a collaboration, I won't let you fight alone. I'll shoulder most of the pressure.

"Your role would be to manufacture and market the product, using the Camron family connections to build up the reputation of Dew Balm," Dustin explained earnestly.

Lana fell silent upon hearing this. While Dew Balm was indeed a valuable product, was it worth offending the Swansons and the Welchs over it?

"Of course, if you have your reservations, I won't force you. Consider this jar of Dew Balm a gift from me to you," Dustin said with a faint smile. Placing the medicine on the table, he pushed it toward Lana.

The Camrons held significant influence in South City, but even then, they only ranked third. The first and second were the Welchs and the Swansons, respectively.

To take on both of those major families simultaneously would be a tremendous challenge. It now only depended on whether Lana was willing to take the risk.

"Handsome, why did you choose to partner up wit
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