Chapter 140


    Getting involved with Jackson shows her capability. No wonder Madeleine said Gilda intervened in her


    and Jensen’s rtionship.


    Ann thought, ‘It seems Madeleine was right; this woman is not easy to deal with.


    Understanding this, even though Ann was reluctant, she still lowered herself and quickly apologized,


    “I’m sorry, Mr. Moore, I misspoke. Please forgive me.”


    Jackson responded, “Ms. Houston, your apology should be directed elsewhere.”


    Ann was dumbfounded.


    She thought, ‘Apologize to Gilda? That is absolutely impossible!”


    If it weren’t for Gilda, her uncle’s family wouldn’t have gone bankrupt, and her cousin Madeleine


    wouldn’t have been imprisoned! Her intention was just to teach Gilda a lesson.


    “Mr. Moore, I…


    Jackson’s face turned cold, and he rhythmically tapped the table with his fingers, creating an invisible.


    pressure in therge conference room.


    Jackson’s patience was limited.


    Seeing her hesitation to apologize, he stood up and straightened his jacket, “In that case, there’s no


    need to discuss today’s cooperation. ML Group doesn’tck this project.”


    “No!” Ann hurriedly stopped him.


    Thepany attached great importance to the new nanotechnology project, investing several billion in


    it. If she ruined it, she would lose her job.


    “I’m sorry, Ms. Lynch!”


    Four simple words were all Ann could muster. She couldn’t afford to lose her job.


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    Gilda wasn’t forgiving by nature, but considering the importance of the project to bothpanies,


    losing it over Ann would be a greater loss.


    “It’s okay, Ms. Houston!”


    Gilda said, then nced at Jackson. For some reason, at that moment, she felt reassured by his


    support.


    Jensen had wanted to speak up for Gilda, but he was toote. Seeing her being protected by Jackson,


    he felt deeply ufortable.


    It felt like something that belonged to him had suddenly been taken away, leaving him with a hollow


    feeling inside.


    His assistant Lanny, who was standing by, couldn’t help but feel nervous for Jensen.


    For some reason, he had a premonition.


    It seemed like things between Jensen and Gilda would never be the same again.


    “Sorry for the dy, everyone. I just finished a meeting and rushed over here,” said Derick Lee from


    Universe de Group, looking apologetic due to histe arrival.


    Jensen, with a cold expression, replied first, “No problem, Mr. Lee.”


    Derick politely nodded to Jensen and then walked over to Jackson. “Mr. Moore, I apologize for the wait.


    Our meeting will begin shortly.”


    Jackson nodded, and Derick took his seat.


    Ann noticed how respectfully her boss treated Jacksonpared to Jensen, and her surprise grew…


    She knew ML Group had a strong background and Jackson’s origins were impressive, but she hadn’t


    expected Derick to be so deferential.


    Her hands clenched involuntarily as she looked at Gilda. She thought, ‘This woman is indeed


    formidable. No wonder Madeleine had lost to her.


    But Ann was not one to back down.


    “Ourpany’s director, Ms. Houston, is one of the key people responsible for this project. I’ll let her


    introduce our overall strategy and the preparations we’ve made for the initial stages,” Derick said,


    indicating to Ann.


    Annposed herself and walked over.