Chapter 2487

A glint of darkness flashed in Grant’s calm, clear eyes. He briefly glanced at Bella, who stood with her back to them. His voice deepened as he said to the mayor, “We’ll find another time to talk about it.” “Why another time? Do you find it inconvenient to speak freely because I’m here, Mr. Salvador?” Bella suddenly turned around and flashed a graceful smile. “It seems that you and I are merely collaborators and not true business partners. You and Mayor Zellman must have many secrets between you, huh?” “Haha… Ms. Thompson, you’re taking this too seriously.” Mayor Zellman forced an awkward laugh while stealing nervous glances at Grant’s face. Bella had seen through it by now. On paper, Mayor Zellman was the superior one among them as a government official. Yet in truth, their positions were reversed. In private, it was Grant who held the reins. If Grant kept things about the research institute hidden from her, there was bound to be something suspicious or even something dark and u