Chapter 188

Tears welled up in Valerie's eyes, just about to spill. Oliver glanced at her pitiful expression and let out a sigh. "Come on, Director Baker, cut the poor-me act already. None of us are buying it. It's not like your reputation's any secret." Right after Oliver finished speaking, the crowd watching couldn't help but burst out laughing. To them, Valerie had always been that tough, brash type—finally seeing someone put her in place was a show worth enjoying. "You guys..." Valerie clenched her jaw, glaring at Elizabeth with frustration as she raised her hand. Trent Miller immediately stepped in front of Elizabeth and blocked her, gripping Valerie's wrist with a cold stare. "Maybe it's better if we drop this negotiation altogether. Honestly, I don't see the point in continuing. Sure, Kaiser Group might not be on the same level as Baker Group, but that doesn't give you free rein to act up here." Valerie froze, clearly not expecting Elizabeth's team to treat her like that. Realizing there wa