Chapter 208


    Chapter 208


    When the words ‘professionalism’ popped out of my mouth, | realized my hands were shaking and even my breathing was all


    over the ce.


    | guess it’s because I’ve been holding back for too long. Or maybe, I''d rather be the one who were shing with Hogan right now


    instead of Timothy.


    But maybe I’ve been too soft for too long, so when | shielded Timothy and confronted Hogan, | caught a flicker of surprise on his


    face.


    Hogan rarely showed his emotions, but for that split second, his panic and astonishment were in as day to me.


    And that looksted for a few seconds.


    His eyes were glued to me, unblinking, unwavering, as if they were welded onto me.


    He couldn''t spit out a single word for the longest time.


    The atmosphere suddenly became oppressively tense; | was cool as a cucumber at first, but within the next few seconds, | could


    feel the intimidation oozing from this man.


    Like he was about to chew me up and spit me out.


    At this moment, Zachary, who had been standing behind Hogan, quickly stepped in and tried to smooth things over, “Xaviera,


    you''ve got it all wrong. Mr. Zade didn’t mean to bete today, and he really couldn''t.”


    “Zachary!” A roar burst from Hogan’s mouth, and he said icily, “I’m talking to Ms. March. Did | ask for your input?”


    Zachary sheepishly nced at Hogan, then hung his head; it looked like he was mad but didn’t dare to speak up.


    Of course, | knew Zachary was trying to y peacemaker, but ended up catching Hogan’s k. | felt a bit guilty about it.


    | softened my tone a bit and looked at Hogan, “It seems that Mr. Zade isn’t in the best state to listen to our report today. Let''s


    pack up for now and we can reschedule another time.”


    No sooner had | finished gathering my papers than | heard Hogan''s sneer, ‘Is this all the patience you have for Rainbow Capital?


    Or do you feel you''ve got more options now and can afford to look down on Rainbow Capital?”


    Hogan was mocking me openly, but what was he getting at? If | had other options, why would | stick around with him?


    Wallis also tried to defuse the situation with a smile, “Mr. Zade got the wrong end of the stick. We''ve always beenmitted to a


    serious partnership, and there’s been no...”


    “I''m talking to Ms. March,” Hogan rudely interrupted Wallis, and his gaze fell back on my face.


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    “Ms. March surely knows best what | mean.”


    “Is Mr. Zade suffering from paran or something?” A crisp voice suddenly butted in. Timothy popped up from behind me,


    looking indignant. “I do know a couple of shrinks, want me to introduce you to one?”


    Hogan’s face visibly darkened.


    | didn’t want the conflict to escte, so | immediately grabbed Timothy, “Just go out with President Lott for a bit, and I''ll be right


    over.”


    But Timothy was stubborn, pouting, “No way, paran isn’t scary, but when it hits, it doesn’t recognize anyone. | have to stay to


    protect you.”


    Anyway, | really can’t deal with Timothy''s unreasonable behavior.


    Seeing that it was futile to reason with him, and that Hogan had already turned as cold as an iceberg, like he would freeze you


    solid if you get too close, | had to change tack, “But if Mr. Zade insists, we could record it and continue with the report.”


    | had barely finished my sentence when Timothy shot me a disgruntled look. | tugged on his sleeve to signal him to keep quiet,


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    “No need,” the man’s chilling voice weighed heavy on my ears, and | heard Hogan say with finality, “I’m afraid this partnership


    can no longer proceed pleasantly.”