Chapter 76

"You really want to start a company that badly?" Shanice looked at me with a cheerful smile. I didn't answer, but my resolute gaze spoke volumes. Shanice nodded encouragingly. "I believe in you. You will definitely succeed." "Thank you." Her words boosted my confidence. I raised my glass, and we chatted while sipping our drinks. Her gaze remained gentle, with a hint of teasing. With a bright smile, she asked, "Why didn't you answer my calls?" "Huh?" I feigned ignorance. "I didn't receive any calls." Shanice had indeed called me several times a few days ago. I was either genuinely busy or cooking and didn't pick up. Even when I noticed her calls later, I hadn't bothered to return them. After all, I doubted it was anything urgent. But Shanice saw through my pretense, suddenly leaning closer. She smiled, lightly tapping her fingers on the table. "Even if you don't want to see me, I still have ways to make you see me, don't I?" I was left speechless. Her methods were ruthless, u