Chapter 558

"If you don't want to be in a bind, there is another way," said Markus

Tally was left speechless. Was there a way to compromise?

The notion Markus raised had an immediate invigorating effect on her. "Tell me more."

"Completely sever ties with Victor."

Tally was taken aback. How was this a compromise?

Any glimmer of hope in her eyes was immediately extinguished.

She grabbed her file. "I'll get started on working overtime."

What kind of choice was that? Markus was essentially asking her to throw herself into the lion's den.

Markus' expression darkened as he cursed Tally under his breath.

As she walked toward the door, Markus spoke softly, "I'm doing this for your good."

"Thanks, but no thanks!"

For her own good? It felt more like he was throwing her to the wolves.

She had been the one to initiate things with Victor, and now that the crisis at Albert Group had been resolved, was she expected to cancel her agreement and end the engagement?

Everyone in Harborlean knew the Gle