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,

Jonas untimely death, Hayworth Corporation would likely have been a market

there was Katrina, desperately trying to secure investments as she was humbled

Bruce was

you’re worried about. You know no well enough. If you trust me,

slightly. He looked around, checking to any approaching eyes, then nodded at

not that I don’t want to work with you, but Mr. Zachman has made it clear in the industry that anyone who collaborates with you poing

simply can’t afford to offend Ma. Zachman. We’ll have to put the idea of collaborating on hold for

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

you to humble yourself, not

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

have a good chat with Mr.Zachman? Once that’s sorted out, we can revisit the idea of working together

Katrina had suspected that Carlisle was behind this, hearing it

Corporation, but he had also effectively shut all her other doors, ensuring no other company would dare

to