Hayden Croft squinted his eyes.
Cora Lowell had completely lost her patience; she felt it was a waste of time to even give him another glance.
She stood up decisively.
"If you can't even offer basic trust, then let's not bother discussing this so-called partnership. I've never asked anything from you from the start, and I see no reason to compromise myself to accommodate your moods."
The partnership was only mentioned briefly; there hadn't even been a formal contract signed.
The crucial USB drive was still firmly in her grasp; she could destroy his carefully laid chessboard any time.
If the situation escalated into confrontation, he should be the one feeling anxious.
After speaking, she turned and walked briskly towards the door without looking back.
Her emotions were written clearly on her face.
She'd had enough of pretending civility when both sides knew precisely where they stood.
Even Hayden Croft himself was momentarily stunned by her decisive demeanor.
