Chapter 212

Bruce and I had gotten into a heated argument. Although my tone remained aloof, I didn't back down. Bruce visibly stiffened at the change, and even his usually calm eyes showed a hint of surprise and suspicion. In Bruce's eyes, we were one in a million, to be exploited as he pleased, relying on the protection of some well-known companies. Naturally, he could use us as he saw fit. But what could we do? As business partners, I understood that investors weren't easy to come by. So, we had tried to accommodate Bruce's requests. However, he had changed recently and became unreasonable. I always felt there was an unspoken rule between us to keep the peace. And as long as Bruce didn't cross the line, I would have tolerated him. But he had pushed all our buttons, leaving us no choice but to defend ourselves. "Are you looking for a new business partner?" Bruce sneered and furrowed his brows. "Do you think I can't do the same, Ms. Fisher?" I told the truth, "We never thought that." Wit