Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 217

With that, Brace made a move to leave.

Karina stepped forward and stopped him “Mr. Collins, we’ve been working together for years. Consider an old friends in the business world. Let me get straight to the point.”

The directness in her voice iminediately pat Bruce on edge.

He was about to speak, but Katrina cut him off and continued, “Mr. Collins, you came to our company last time, eager to learn more about the project. You were clearly interested in rollaborating

“But in just a few days, you’ve had a change of heart. Even when I offered to give your company a better deal, you turned me down without hesitation. I need to know why.”

“Lalready explained, didn’t I? M. Caldwell, we’re all businesspeople. When there’s an opportunity to make money, of course, I’m interested

“But I can’t take on this project right now. You’ll be to find someone else,” Bruce said, his expression tinged with helplessness, a hint of regret in his eyes.

“That’s not the answer I’m looking for.” Katrina’s voice sharpened. “I want to know the real reason. As a favor to our past relationship, can’t you point me in the right direction?” At these words, Bruce’s expression shifted to one of hesitation and discomfort.

other for years. Back when Jomas was still alive, this

Jonas untimely death, Hayworth Corporation would likely have been

Katrina, desperately trying to secure

Bruce was clearly hesitant.

no well enough. If you trust me, I won’t let this cause any trouble for

relaxed slightly. He looked around, checking to any approaching eyes, then nodded at his assistant to keep watch

I don’t want to work with you, but

afford to offend Ma. Zachman. We’ll have

advice. You and Ma. Zachman have been married for so many years.

just to get you to humble yourself, not to ruin

than Zachman Group’s backing. If he supports you, there’s no reason your

why don’t you go home and have a good chat with Mr.Zachman? Once that’s sorted out, we can revisit the idea of working together without any more concerns.”

that Carlisle was behind this, hearing it confirmed only fueled a

from Hayworth Corporation, but he had also effectively shut all her other doors,

with no choice but to grovel before him,