Chapter 213

I looked at Ms. Trenton apologetically. "I'm sorry, Ms. Trenton. It seems I'm not in a position to collaborate with your company until I've sorted out my personal issues." Ms. Trenton sighed, clearly disappointed. "There's no need to apologize. We had planned to expand this year and allocated shares for potential investors. "If you decide not to invest, Ms. York… we'll have to offer the opportunity to someone else." She added regretfully, "I'm sorry, Ms. York. Our plans are already set, and if you miss this chance, it won't come around again." I forced a bitter smile and nodded. "I understand." Beside me, Teri was nearly in tears, fuming. "What a shameless man! You're absolutely shameless!" I took her hand, preparing to leave, but Elijah blocked our path, a rare look of hesitation on his face. His tone softened in a way I'd never heard before. "Ari, we can work something out." "Elijah, why… why aren't you done yet?" Jocelyn appeared in the doorway, one hand resting delicately