No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 179



The big boss was like a phantom-always around but never seen, yet he seemed to know everything that happened in the company.

Conrad's anger was palpable as he turned it towards Grant. "Refusing to cooperate? Do you even know who you're talking to? Do you know who I am?"

At that moment, Conrad looked like a caricature of a greedy landowner, exuding a sleaziness that was hard to ignore.

Grant, clutching a coffee mug, had this smirk on his face that wasn't making it to his eyes.

"My boss said he knows exactly who you are, and that's precisely why we're not doing business with you."

His words were few but packed a punch.

Conrad was on the verge of exploding, his voice turning fierce. "Who is your boss? Does he not want to operate in Seabreeze City anymore?"

"My boss mentioned that even if we have to leave Seabreeze City, we still wouldn't collaborate with you," Grant's words were as sweet as they were

venomous.

Conrad's face turned a shade of purple, visibly seething. "Fine, you just wait. And pass the message to your so-called boss."

Wagner to bring it on!" Grant's words were

I was genuinely worried he might punch Grant right in his smirking

few more seconds, he turned to me. "Felicia, I know you're soft-hearted and hate dragging others down. Walk away with me today, and all will be forgotten. If you refuse, don't blame me for making the company pay for your stubbornness." When soft words and persistence failed, Conrad

family, the stubborn streak my parents instilled in

have come to this point," I told him. "If you dare, you'd be

me; what respect is left?"

of my colleagues. I issued him

the urge

Grant timely intervened, "Director

perhaps you could come to

sounded good. I was

looked like he was about

boss? How does he know about today's events?" I

coupled

protective

stance, especially his

of me, was

to collaborate

know? He's not a mind reader," Grant replied casually, his demeanor lacking