Chapter 699

I could only nod. "Alright, let's board together." But as I turned my gaze, I caught a fleeting smirk of triumph on Bruce's lips. It was subtle, almost imperceptible, but I saw it clearly. It confirmed my earlier suspicion. He had done this on purpose! He first asked Yasmine, then Ernest. Ernest obviously had feelings for Yasmine. With her expressing a desire to share the boat, he would undoubtedly agree. In the end, I was left with no choice but to consent to dining together. If he had altered any part of this sequence, the outcome might have been entirely different. It seemed the domineering president was not only assertive but also quite crafty. I didn't like to deal with people who were too cunning. As soon as I boarded, I quickly pulled Yasmine to sit on one side of the boat, positioning myself opposite where Ernest had been sitting earlier. This way, I could keep my distance from Bruce. However, just as I settled in beside Yasmine, Ernest took the seat directly across from