Chapter 142

Xena's expression darkened instantly, and her eyes flashed with both anger and unwillingness. "Alex, are you really not going to show me even a shred of consideration?" Alex frowned, shooting her a glance. "I hate mixing personal matters with business the most. Besides, Ms. Schneider, you and I have nothing personal to discuss." "But…" Xena took a step forward, trying to get closer to Alex. But before she could, he shifted to the side and stood next to me instead. "This conversation ends here. "Ms. Schneider, we both know what's really going on. If you continue making a scene, I won't hesitate to go head-to-head with your company." Knowing she was at a disadvantage, Xena had no choice but to drop it. "Mr. Schneider, since the decision has been made, let's move forward with the contract signing as soon as possible." Alex had played his cards perfectly. As he turned away, he added, "From now on, people irrelevant to our collaboration shouldn't be stepping into Hastings Group anymo