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.

had known each other for years. Back when Jomas was still alive, this two companies had worked together on

likely have been a market leader by now–too

trying to secure investments as she was humbled by circumstances,

was

for a moment, then smiled. “I low what you’re worried about. You know no well enough. If you trust me,

He looked around, checking to any approaching eyes, then nodded at his assistant to keep

don’t want to work with you,

know how it is. Please don’t make this harder for me I simply can’t afford to offend Ma. Zachman. We’ll have

give you a bit of advice. You and Ma. Zachman have been married

you to humble yourself, not to ruin

given Hayworth Corporation’s current financial situation, there’s no better option than Zachman Group’s backing. If he supports

go home and have a good chat with Mr.Zachman? Once that’s sorted out, we can revisit the idea

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

be. Not only had he withdrawn his investment from Hayworth Corporation, but he had also effectively shut all her

but to grovel before him,