Chapter 217

With that, Bruce made a move to leave. Katrina stepped forward and stopped him. "Mr. Collins, we've been working together for years. Consider us old friends in the business world. Let me get straight to the point." The directness in her voice immediately put Bruce on edge. He was about to speak, but Katrina cut him off and continued, "Mr. Collins, you came to our company last time, eager to learn more about the project. You were clearly interested in collaborating. "But in just a few days, you've had a change of heart. Even when I offered to give your company a better deal, you turned me down without hesitation. I need to know why." "I already explained, didn't I? Ms. Caldwell, we're all businesspeople. When there's an opportunity to make money, of course, I'm interested. "But I can't take on this project right now. You'll have to find someone else," Bruce said, his expression tinged with helplessness, a hint of regret in his eyes. "That's not the answer I'm looking for." Katr