Chapter 265

We ended up parting ways with Bruce on bad terms. As he left, he threw out an "ungrateful", looking completely justified. My disappointment grew as I watched him walk away. Back during our Nicox University days, Bruce had seemed like a promising youth with big ambitions. But now, all I saw was the cunning and selfish businessman. It was clear that people really could change a lot. Soon, I regretted not concealing my emotions better. After all, the donation was still pending. Offending Bruce at this stage wasn't wise. He had only hinted that two million seemed excessive and hadn't outright rejected the donation. Even if he halved it, Douglas wouldn't struggle with the university's needs. At this point, if we were to beg Bruce with our tails tucked firmly between our legs, we would probably not only fail to secure the donation but also invite ridicule. With the weekend approaching and everyone involved needing a break, I discussed things with Caroline and decided to temporarily pau