Chapter 740

I never expected Bruce to be so furious. While I was still trying to negotiate a figure, he couldn't control his emotions and came over to confront me. With that fierce gaze fixed on me, he questioned whether I truly intended to pay him. I stuttered, "I-I will pay your fee for sure. B-But Mr. Harold, please don't get worked up. "We can sit down and discuss the specific amount calmly. We've known each other for years, and you know I would never shirk my responsibilities." "You still want to pay me?" To my surprise, my explanation didn't calm Bruce down. It only seemed to enrage him more. His arm tightened around my waist, and the heat in his eyes felt like it could scorch my skin. I could feel his warm breath against my ear, sending my heart into a frenzy. What did Bruce mean by this? I had already agreed to pay him, and I even mentioned we could negotiate the amount. Why was he getting angrier? From the sound of his voice, did he... not want me to pay him? But he had been waitin