Chapter 305 Hurrell Group Doesn't Need That

"Horatio, wait for me!" Clarissa's voice cracked with desperation, her eyes red as she shouted at Horatio's retreating figure, "I have something to say! You can't just leave like this!" Horatio finally slowed, but he didn't look back. His back was to her, and the icy air around him made her falter. Clarissa felt a flicker of hope stir inside her and called out urgently to his back, "Horatio, didn't you realize it was me? I was trying to help Hurrell Group secure investments! Mr. Goldberg is a well-known investor. If we can get him on board, the Yeronan and Verian projects can still be salvaged." She hurried to explain, afraid he had misunderstood her. Her voice was edged with both urgency and a hint of defensiveness. "I know you probably didn't like what you saw earlier, but I had no choice! I did it for Hurrell Group, for you. What's wrong with swallowing my pride if it means helping you? I did all of it because of you." Her voice wavered as she spoke. She thought her "sacrifice