Chapter 141

It had never crossed my mind that Bruce would interpret my relationship with Jonah as such. Since the conversation had reached this point, I could only be upfront about it. "Neither the Fernandezes nor the Hansens are people I can afford to offend. As for Queenie, if she finds out we've been scheming behind her back, I doubt she'll take it in stride." Bruce sneered again and said, "Ms. Fisher, aren't you usually so bold? Why are you suddenly so hesitant now?" Naturally, I would be hesitant. After all, unlike Cindy, I didn't have a reliable backer to fall back on. Besides, I had a company and family members who depended on me. At that point, I could only ask earnestly. "Mr. Harold, would it be possible to explore alternative collaboration methods?" "Out of the question," Bruce asserted firmly. "Nothing comes easy in this world, Nancy Fisher. You should be grateful that I'm still willing to agree to your terms under these circumstances. No one else would give you this kind of treat