Chapter 532

After a moment of eye contact, Belinda asked, "Are you refusing my offer?" Vincent met her gaze steadily. "It seems you weren't surprised by my refusal, Ms. Oneal." Belinda smiled gently. "If I'm going into business, I have to be prepared for rejection. But may I ask why? "The Lewis Group needs funding right now. As the person in charge, shouldn't you be welcoming my help rather than pushing me away?" Vincent paused before replying, "Do you want the truth?" "Of course." "It's because I don't know you well enough," Vincent said. "I despise being controlled. I can't take the risk of bringing you in before I understand your true intentions." In simple terms, while Belinda's investment could indeed help the Lewis Group out of its current crisis, the risks were equally significant. Who knew if she would become another Terence? He had already experienced betrayal and control once and didn't want to go through it again. Back then, he was alone and could not afford to take drastic mea