Chapter 222


    Marcus perused the contract before him, flicked through it, and dismissed it.


    “| won''t sign it. The Thomas Group won’t be involved in this project,” he dered.


    Suddenly, Bjorn Kelly mmed the table. “Mr. Thomas, are you truly declining?” he demanded.


    Startled, Millie’s hand shook. The man was incredibly intense. Thankful to have served the dishes, she was ready to exit this


    space.


    Leon was tapping on his phone.


    Bjorn’s aggressive demeanor seemed to dissolve upon reading a message. He nced at the retreating Millie, signaling her.


    “Halt, pour our drinks,” he instructed.


    Millie froze, her heart pounding.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    The supervisor tried to smooth things over. “Sir, it''s her first day on the job,” she exined. “I''ll take her ce.”


    “| requested that she stay. Why are you interfering? Leave promptly,” Bjorn retorted.


    Concerned, the supervisor signaled Millie to attend to their needs before exiting the room.


    Millie, slightly dazed, realized Marcus was staring at her intently.


    With a tight-lipped expression, she looked at Bjorn and then at Leon. She recalled seeing Leon on his phone right before Bjorn


    received his message.


    “| apologize, Mr. Thomas. | got a bit heated. Let’s focus on food for now,” Bjorn said, changing his tone and offering a genial


    smile.


    Derek seemed ufortable.


    “Mr. Kelly sure changes moods quickly. | heard a rumor that Mr. Kelly threatened to harm Mr. Thomas’ family if the contract


    wasn’t signed. Is there any truth to this?” he queried.


    rmed, Millie pondered whether she was part of this threat.


    “Derek, you must be jesting. But | must admit, I’m not one to shy away from adversity. | insist on achieving my goals. So, | hope


    Mr. Thomas can review the contract more thoroughly and sign it,” Bjorn replied.


    “It seems like there is some truth to the rumor,” Derek observed.


    “Surely Mr. Thomas understands the importance of integrity in business. The Thomas Group has previously agreed to this


    contract, and it’s not eptable to back out now,” Bjorn contended.


    Marcus scoffed, countering, “Brock’s promises don’t represent the Thomas Group''s.


    Your jewelrycks the quality we expect. We only deal with top-tier jewelry, so | can’t sign.”