Chapter 146

I shook my head and looked at Frederick in front of me. "Let's go." Frederick just nodded without saying anything. We acted like nothing had happened. It was like an unspoken agreement not to mention a single word about the incident earlier. He didn't ask why I chose him over Jonathan, and I didn't ask how he felt about it. It wasn't long before he broke the silence. "Do you want to head back now or stick to the original plan?" "Let's stick to the plan," I told him. "We're already here. It'd be a waste to leave empty-handed." He smiled slightly. "Got it. The offer I mentioned before still stands. Do you want me to introduce you to a few investors?" I nodded and followed him. He helped introduce me to several investors, and I confidently presented my pitch, hoping to secure that crucial first round of funding. In the process, I pushed everything that had happened earlier out of my mind. Things were going smoothly. Just like Frederick had said, events like this were perfect for n