Chapter 258

A sudden exclamation interrupted our conversation. I turned around to see Ashton Jennings from Nicox University standing behind us, his face filled with astonishment. "Am I hearing this correctly, Mr. Irvin?" "Mr. Jennings, there have been unexpected changes in our collaboration. Please allow me to explain—" "What's there to explain? Mr. Irvin, do you all treat this collaboration as a joke?" Ashton glared at me fiercely, his anger evident. "Such behavior is simply unacceptable!" "Mr. Jennings, this isn't Mr. Irvin's fault. It's our mistake," I quickly interjected and patiently explained, "but please be assured, Roeval Group is able to provide whatever Helix Group has offered." "Oh, everyone's here." A clear and pleasant voice interrupted our dispute. I glanced up to see Tiana entering the room. She was dressed elegantly in a lace blouse paired with a brown skirt and white leather boots. After briefly looking at me for a moment, she turned to Douglas and reminded him, "Mr. Irvin,