Chapter 265: Resentment

Callie felt the pain but quickly adjusted her expression, a skill she had mastered. When she looked up, her eyes were bright with unshed tears from the collision, but she managed a casual smile. "Mr. Oconnor." Nelson held a cup of coffee that had gone cold by the time he entered. His fingers, defined and slightly red, hinted he had been outside. His tall frame was clad in a black trench coat, a sight that would undoubtedly capture many hearts if he walked outside. Nelson didn't look directly at her. He pushed the door open and left a cold remark, "If you have something to say, come in." Callie stood there, hesitant, clutching the proposal in her hand. The man stopped and glanced back at her with a scrutinizing gaze of a superior. "I'll give you ten minutes." Callie had no choice but to follow. Nelson flipped through the freshly printed pages, still smelling of ink. Callie had rushed back from the construction site, visibly upset and slightly sweaty. She had hurriedly grabbed th