Ste''s expression stiffened. "Mr. York, there was a bit of unpleasantness between your secretary and me before, and just now, I believe at least seven out of ten people would think it was deliberate. "And besides, do you really not remember who I am?" Ste''sck of control over her emotions grew with each word.


    Nash''s gaze was devoid of warmth, radiating a chilling sternness. "I don''t need you to remind me of what kind of person my secretary is. Even if it were true, what difference would it make?"


    Nash''s words silenced Ste outright. His expression, along with the fact that he did not respond to her final question, clearly indicated he had no recollection of her at all.


    Ste felt a mixture of anger, frustration, and embarrassment.


    Suddenly, Nina''s voice cut in, "Miss Jasper, here are the ice cubes for you." Nina remained calm, unaffected by the tension.


    ncing at Nash''s cold demeanor and the oppressive atmosphere in his gaze, it was evident that unless Ste apologized to Nina, today''s coboration was off the table!


    Ste had fought for this coboration for a month, convincing both her father and brother to entrust it to her.


    Reluctantly, she said, "Nina, I apologize for earlier. The tea you handed me slipped because of my own carelessness. I shouldn''t have med you, and I hope you can forgive me." Her change of attitude was as swift as turning a page, leaving Nina momentarily stunned.


    She noticed Nash nearby, his eyes exuding a chilling fierceness.


    Clearly, this was Nash''s doing.


    Nina managed a forced smile. "Miss Jasper, we''ve already cleared the air. No need to dwell on it."


    Not wanting to linger in the tense atmosphere, Nina continued, "I''ll leave the ice cubes here for you. Have a good discussion with Mr. York. I''ll be outside if you need me."


    Once Nina left, Nash spoke icily, "Miss Jasper, when you''re away from home, it''s best not to act like a spoiled brat."This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Nash still had no recollection of her, solely focused on protecting those close to him.


    Ste had to restrain her frustration. "Well, Mr. York, are we still discussing the coboration?"


    Turning away, Nash responded, "If you want to discuss coboration with me, Miss Jasper, you''ll need to show some sincerity."


    Ste was determined to secure the project this time. "I admit fault this time. Since the coboration n wasn''t executed properly, can offer to give up 20% of our KK project shares?"


    Nash remained silent, his tall figure looming over her.


    This made Ste feel indignant. In the Jasper Corporation, she was treated with utmost respect, even the employees would bow respectfully upon seeing her. But here in the city, not only did she have to defer to a mere secretary, but she also had to humble herself in front of Nash, offering to give up 20%.


    And to make matters worse, Nash did not even acknowledge her!


    She had never been treated like this before!!


    As Ste struggled to contain her emotions, Nash sneered, "Miss Jasper travels all the way to the city and giving up twenty percent, don''t you feel like you''re shortchanging yourself?" Ste''s heart was aching.


    The KK project was a significant


    coboration between domestic and


    foreign entities, and she had


    purposely crafted the partnership


    proposal to provoke Nash, only for


    Nina to beat her to it.