Chapter 249

York tried to soften the tension, looking at Madeline earnestly. "I'm here on personal business, it's got nothing to do with work."

Madeline let out a mocking laugh. "Oh, so you know it's personal? Then, why did you storm into the Gibson Group during office hours? Let me guess, you're trying to pressure Yeneth into coughing up some cash? What's the matter? Can't I play the same games you do?"

York's mouth opened and snapped shut without a word.

He struggled for a moment before coming up with an apology.

"Look, Madeline, we go way back to our school days. There's no need to make a scene and embarrass each other.

"I was out of line today, showing up during business hours. I'm sorry for that, but you can't just cancel my deal. I earned that fair and square."

Madeline's response was frosty. "Well, earn it back the same way."

Madeline was in no mood to be pushed around. Did they really think they could just toy with Yeneth like she was some naive kid?

Madeline gave the receipts a c