Chapter 191

Serena hadn't planned on taking the project. Seeing her cautious demeanor, Hugh felt an inexplicable frustration. Was she still afraid of him after all the times he'd helped her? His voice dropped a notch. "Your newly acquired Amber Group perfectly fits this funding project. You should give it a shot." "Wouldn't that be pulling strings?" Serena asked in a low voice. She wanted the project for Amber Group. But personally, Hugh was her strong ally. She didn't want to owe him too much. After all, she might not be able to repay it all in the future. Hugh shook his head without hesitation. "No. Everything's done fair and square. You would've heard about this sooner or later. Instead of hesitating because of complicated connections, I'm giving you a direct shot." He made it sound so casual. But Serena understood how crucial timing was. The project hadn't been fully announced yet. But Zach had already come running to her, trying to secure a backdoor deal. That alone showed how inte