Chapter 224

Given Bruce's astuteness, it was inevitable that he would discover our collaboration with Helix Group. Perhaps it was for the best. After all, such matters couldn't be concealed forever. It was better for us to confront the truth and part ways now rather than delay the inevitable. With this in mind, I replied, "It's a university-industry collaboration project, but nothing is set in stone yet." I was simply stating the facts, but Bruce's mocking retort suddenly sounded. "Nothing is set in stone yet, and you're already busy taking your subordinates out to celebrate. Aren't you concerned about prematurely disclosing this information and ruining the entire endeavor?" A sudden jolt of unease ran through me. As I raised my eyes to meet Bruce's gaze, I found him staring at me with an expression that was neither anger nor indifference. A hint of a smile played at the corners of his lips, yet it sent a shiver down my spine. It felt like an unspoken warning, a silent threat hanging in th