Chapter 142

Tobias quickly covered his mouth. "If Pierce didn't tell you, he must have his reasons. Just pretend I never said anything."

"Too late."

Millie strode forward and began eavesdropping.

Inside, Geroge spoke earnestly.

"It's just an apology, a few simple words, and it could save Atkinson Group billions in losses! Isn't that a worthwhile trade? I only wish the Leach Group would let me apologize instead. I'd bring my whole family to their door!"

"We weren't at fault. We didn't initiate the contract termination, so why should we apologize?" Pierce frowned.

"But is it true that Mrs. Atkinson hit his fiancée-to-be like what Mr. Leach said?"

"They deserved it."

"Whether they deserved it or not, the party that throws the first punch is always in the wrong! And right now, they're in the right."

Stefan hadn't publicly stated the reason for canceling the partnership, leaving the outside world speculating wildly about what happened between the two companies. But the board members of both co