Chapter 70

Felix paused, his eyes flickering with something I couldn't quite read as he looked at me. I already had a feeling what the answer was, so I gave a small cough and said calmly, "It's okay. You can just tell me." This time, he moved to face me and took my hand. "I personally reviewed Wyatt Group's proposal… but honestly, it wasn't a good fit. I had to reject it." Just as I expected. I nodded, letting him know I understood. I wasn't upset. Deep down, I knew Wyatt Group wasn't in any shape to handle a high-stakes project with Affleck Group. It was more beneficial to let this one go and aim for something more stable. While my mind was already running through companies in Jewel City that might be a better fit for us to collaborate with, Felix seemed to misread my silence. Thinking I was upset, he quickly added, "Don't worry. I'd never let your dad walk away with nothing. I prepared a few other options and already sent them to him. They're not as profitable as this project, but they'r