Chapter 172

I watched as Bruce's knuckles whitened with rage. Usually, he only made this gesture when he struggled to contain his anger. I had no intention of defending myself and couldn't find the right words, so I remained silent. But Bruce still seemed unsatisfied. He stared at me and asked, "So, Ms. Fisher, what are you planning to do next?" I couldn't grasp why Bruce had returned this topic, so I replied, "My plan after signing the contract is to proceed with the project." "Is that so?" Bruce withdrew his gaze and continued, "Ms. Fisher, you've really thought this through. With Jonah's support, you can complete the project under your control. If you perform well, you might even find new investors. It's a win-win situation." His deep gaze was fixed on my face, and I couldn't help but smile bitterly at the meaningful look he gave me. I hadn't realized that Bruce saw me as that manipulative, but I decided to take it as a compliment. The project was my priority now. I gathered myself and