Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1418 Roxanna’s Anxiety

The room was as silent as a crypt, neither party daring to break the silence.

Roxanna had just spilled out all her thoughts in one breath. Once she was done, her gaze nervously darted to Isaac. She couldn't help but gulp as her body tensed in anticipation.

Although she had said her piece and her mouth was parched, she paid it no mind.

She was unsure if he would agree to such a venture. Their acquaintance was brief at best, and she wasn't certain if her forthrightness was appropriate. For her, this was a massive gamble.

She desperately hoped that this time, her gamble would pay off.

Isaac was staring at Roxanna, their eyes locked in a silent conversation. Neither uttered a word, and their expressions remained unreadable.

Her anxiety escalated in the face of his dispassionate demeanor. She had never been this nervous before. Due to his impassive demeanor, she couldn't tell whether he was leaning toward declining or accepting her proposal.

All in all, she was left in the dark.

"Miss Miller, perhaps you'd like to take a sip of your coffee?"

After what seemed like an eternity, he finally broke the silence, nudging the coffee towards her.

smile in response. Yet, her heart was pounding, and her palms

clear answer as to whether he was going

watchful gaze. Of course, she set it back on the table after just one

downed the entire cup, Isaac might perceive her as impolite and

it safe, taking

was these same eyes that seemed warm and inviting and rather

However, I won't invest in your company without a

suppressed a chuckle, but

of Roxanna, it wasn't enough for him to risk the entire Quill Corporation

hearing his words. Isaac hadn't outright rejected her proposal.

some of your shares. I'm not asking for much… Perhaps 10%? In return, Quill Corporation will invest two hundred

his seat, slowly articulating his terms, and held up two

Two hundred million?

With two hundred million, the medical base would be saved from their financial

Nicole. Please give

medical base and couldn't afford to appear naive. So,

let Nicole and

take your