Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 532

| leaned over and gave her a nudge, "And then, swing by Aroma Embrace Coffee to catch up with me!" Hannah glanced over her shoulder at the retreating figure and said with a hint of concern, "Just be careful out there, okay?" With that, she hurried off to follow the silhouette.

| checked my watch, realizing there was no time to waste, and made a beeline to the corner where my ride was already waiting. Without hesitation, | hopped in and we sped off toward Aroma Embrace Coffee.

We were a tad early, but Nettie was already there, poised and waiting. As | approached, she stood, her demeanor gracious, and offered a smile and a nod, "Ms. Wilburn!"

Honestly, it was the first time I'd seen her crack a smile, which caught me off-guard.

But | kept my cool, returning the gesture with a slight grin, "Apologies for the wait!"

Once | took my seat, she sat back down, "Not at all, | just got here myself. What can | get you, Ms. Wilburn?"

| pondered for a moment, "A cup of Blue Mountain coffee would be okay!"

She signaled for the waiter and ordered my Blue Mountain, but her expression was tough to read.

| decided to cut to the chase, "So, Ms. Bradlee, what's this all about?"

She seemed taken aback by my directness, surprised that I'd zeroed in on the matter at hand without any preamble. | just wanted to get straight to the point and spare myself from beating around the bush.

Whatever her agenda was, it was likely above her pay grade, just as Hannah had suggested. She might not even be clued into the core details!

After a brief silence, she looked up, "I just wanted to know if there's any chance for a collaboration with Elixir Pharma Limited. Are they in the running for a partnership with VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals?"

Her question was unexpected. What kind of a question was that? It seemed the girl was in over her head. This wasn't the dance of negotiation. She seemed to play a different game with me.

Noting my silent but intent scrutiny, she grew nervous, "Oh... maybe I'm being presumptuous! It's just a personal query, not representing Irving."

She was backpedaling.

| shot back without missing a beat, "And does your father know you're asking me this?"

Her response was decisive, "No, he doesn't."

“And does he know you're meeting with me?" | probed further.

"No, he's unexpectedly gone back to Goldenvale Town. That's why | took the chance to come and speak with you." Something clicked in my mind. What did she mean?

"What's the point of asking for yourself? Hoping for a chance or against the collaboration?” My tone was edgy. She paused a long while, only speaking after my coffee arrived.

| stirred my coffee gently, taking a measured sip, patient and unpressing for an answer.

Finally, she spoke softly, "For private and public sake, I'd rather not. Because it involves you."

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| calmly set down my cup, my voice even, but my words sharp, "But your say doesn't count."

She looked embarrassed.

"The decision rests with your father, and how determined he is. Given Elixir Pharma Limited's current scale and capabilities, they don't really stand a chance," | said, deliberately knocking the wind out of her sails. "You're right. I'm not optimistic about Elixir Pharma Limited either."

Her smile was enigmatic with a hint of embarrassment.

"But it's not because of you but your father, Irving. Yet business is business. Personal preferences don't sway professional decisions."

"Do you have reservations about my dad because of my mom?" Nettie cut to the chase.

“Mostly, yes." There was no point in hiding the truth. “As for personal conduct, there's no comparison between Irving and Janetta. | had great respect for Janetta.” "Then don't choose Elixir Pharma Limited," she seemed irked by my frankness.

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There was a certain fierceness in her tone, a sense of urgency.

| looked at her, unsure of what she was driving at.

"Why does your dad make you here?" | intentionally provoked her.

“Where | am doesn’t matter." Her response was mixed with some grievances.

Suddenly, | wanted to sound her out and asked, "What about staying abroad? Where do you prefer to live? At Home or abroad?" Gazing at me with her fixed eyes, Nettie seemed to worm her way into my mind to figure out my feelings.

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Her expression was unreadable as she replied bluntly, "Home is nowhere for me. | don't have the luxury of preference."

Her words lingered, revealing more than she intended.