Chapter 272 Something Felt Off

Henry took the initiative to greet Emily, his smile warm and impeccable as he gestured for her to sit. "Have a seat, Ms. Sterling." Emily took the seat across from him, her expression professionally neutral as she quietly suppressed the hint of uneasiness in her chest. The meeting itself went seamlessly. Henry spoke with poise and precision, laying out Zenith Group's technological edge and cooperation prospects in a compelling, well-structured manner. The proposal was meticulous, with every detail accounted for. It left little room for criticism. On paper, Henry was the perfect partner. And yet, the more flawless everything appeared, the more guarded Emily became. There was no warmth behind his smiling eyes, and this unsettled her. "Though Zenith Group is a startup, we're fully confident in our core technologies. We see great potential in Prescott Corporation's online strategy. Together, this partnership would be a true win-win," Henry sincerely said. Emily gave a slight nod, he