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    Brielle, unfazed by the expectation of her pausing at the words thrown at her, intensified her swing at


    Catherine’s leg. Catherine wobbled, nearly tumbling to the ground.


    Bradley, having never been so publicly disrespected, especially by someone younger, felt his


    temperature drop. Catherine’s whimpering call prompted him to step forward and helped her to


    her feet.


    “Ms. Brielle, as the Director of Dorsey International, you should be aware that we are one of your


    clients. Do you have any idea of the repercussions of offending a client? If we bring this matter to Mr.


    Dorsey, I wonder whether your position as Director will remain secure.”


    Brielle couldn’t help but smirk. “Be my guest. I doubt you’d be foolish enough to back out of the deal


    voluntarily. After all, wing your way to this opportunity must’ve taken considerable effort. Mr. Bradley,


    instead of lecturing me, perhaps you should keep a tighter leash on your better hall. Otherwise, the


    next time she stirs up trouble, you might just lose this hard–earned opportunity.”


    Catherine, incensed by Brielle’s belittlement, was about to retaliate when she was stopped by Bradley’s


    stern admonition. “That’s enough. Why flex your muscles here?”


    Catherine, not wanting to back down but noticing the bruise forming on her leg, felt aggrieved. “Brielle,


    just you wait. When I go in to discuss the partnership, I’ll make sure to report you to the senior


    management of Dorsey International.”


    Brielle raised an eyebrow, and her response was the same. “As you wish.”


    Shaking with anger but aware of the many eyes on them, Catherine clenched her teeth, not wanting to


    cause a scene. “Fine, but don’te crying to meter!”


    Bradley cast Brielle a lingering nce before heading towards the Dorsey Tower. From another vehicle,


    several top brass from Kingston Enterprises eyed Brielle before departing.


    Brielle stood alone and sighed. Had she just made enemies with Kingston Enterprises?


    Inside Dorsey Tower, Bradley was escorted directly to the contract signing floor by apany


    representative, leaving Catherine to wait outside.


    Before entering the meeting room, Bradley didn’t forget to caution her. “Don’t stir up any more. trouble.


    With the Haywood family’s fall, everyone’s walking on eggshells. Nobody knows what Max is really


    thinking. Settle your score with that girlter; let’s secure the contract first.”


    Though Catherine was seething, she knew she had to y along for now. During Bradley’s absence,


    Catherine ran into Patrick.


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    Patrick, recognizing her, addressed her politely, “Ms. Catherine.”


    Catherine’s demeanor instantly turned respectful, and she greeted him, “Patrick, I really owe you one


    for this contract.”


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    Patrick was caught off guard. Hadn’t the president already rejected the partnership with Kingston


    Enterprises? Why was Catherine still talking about a contract?


    Patrick frowned, trying to conceal his confusion with a smile.


    “What exactly is the nature of the contract between Kingston Enterprises and Dorsey


    International?”


    Trying to appear gracious, Catherine exined, “We were blindsided by Dorsey International’s


    termination notice. I didn’t sleep a wink that night, only to receive a messagest evening urging us to


    come today with the contract in hand.”


    Patrick silently parsed the key points of this conversation. If the contract was being renegotiated, it


    certainly wasn’t Max’s doing. Once Max decided to cancel, he wouldn’t backtrack. Even if he truly


    intended to let go of Ms. Brielle, he wouldn’t allow someone who had bullied her to be so brazen. It


    seemed someone else was pulling the strings for the contract with Kingston Enterprises. Patrick


    couldn’t be sure who it was.


    “I see. Then, here’s to a sessful signing for Bradley.”


    “Absolutely. It’s a win–win for bothpanies after all.”


    Catherine, considering Patrick’s position, pondered for a moment. “By the way, do you know Brielle?”


    Patrick was taken aback. He had specifically looked into the truth behind Brielle’s second injury and


    was aware of the tension between her and Catherine. Now, faced with her question, he replied, “I do


    know her. We’re colleagues, after all. Ms. Haywood asionallyes up for meetings. I’ve seen her


    a few times, but we’re not close.”


    A spark of hope glinted in Catherine’s eyes. If even Max’s assistant imed not to be close to Brielle,


    how could Max himself have any significant involvement with her? She couldn’t fathom where Connor


    had heard such an unreliable rumor.


    Frustrated by her own fears, Catherine grew more irritated. “When I arrived earlier, Ms. Haywood’s


    attitude was… well, let’s not dwell on it. Fortunately, we’re still able to coborate. After all, Ms.


    Haywood is an employee of Dorsey International, and I Shouldn’t say more.”


    A ssic case of feigning retreat to advance. Patrick, a seasoned yer in the game, knew exactly


    what she was implying but chose to ignore it.


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