Chapter 309
Adrian Sinclair's expression was cold and severe.
An intimidating aura radiated from him.
Chloe Valentine noticed his displeasure.
She immediately turned to Grandpa Lowell.
Tears welled in her eyes.
She looked pitiful and vulnerable.
"Chairman, I truly had no idea."
"Perhaps it was a mistake by someone under me."
Adrian's voice was icy and sharp.
"Are you certain it was just your subordinate's error?"
Chloe stared at him, stunned.
He had never looked at her with such eyes before.
He was genuinely furious this time.
Grandpa Lowell suddenly spoke.
"Adrian, it's just a minor issue."
"There's no need to be so angry."
Anna Ross's eyes flickered slightly.
Grandpa's obvious favoritism toward Chloe was clear.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have defended her publicly.
Adrian didn't want to contradict his grandfather.
But his expression grew even darker.
Leon Castillo stated that the cooperation could only be terminated.
His gaze turned toward Anna.
His earlier displeasure seemed to fade somewhat.
It was replaced with a look of appreciation.
Anna was puzzled.
She had never met Leon Castillo before.
Why was he looking at her that way?
She didn't notice.
The man beside her had a terrifyingly gloomy look in his eyes.
"Please wait."
"The cooperation can still continue."
Anna suddenly remembered the data research she had done at the branch office.
She had just reviewed the materials this morning.
This was a project she had previously helped prepare.
Although several months had passed.
The data was still usable.
Skeptical looks were cast her way.
Clearly, no one believed her.
Adrian studied her for a moment.
He said in a deep voice, "Don't force yourself."
"It's fine if this project is scrapped."
He didn't want her to take risks in front of everyone.
Especially with his grandfather present.
Grandpa Lowell snorted coldly.
"Some people are being too unrealistic."
The harsh words stung Anna.
She only wanted to do her best to salvage the situation.
Chloe was first taken aback.
Then she secretly felt pleased.
Anna wanted to seize the opportunity to show off.
But she wouldn't even get the chance.
Chloe almost laughed aloud.
Her earlier tension had completely vanished.
But Leon suddenly spoke.
"She doesn't seem to be lying."
"Since there's a chance to save the cooperation."
"Why not let her try?"
He leaned forward.
His eyes fixed on Adrian across the table.
Adrian remained silent for a long time.
Finally, he made a decision.
"You can give it a try."
"But how confident are you?"
He raised his eyes.
His gaze was even more profound than before.
Anna gripped the edge of the document folder tightly.
She nodded with determination.
Chloe sneered from the side.
She wanted to see how Anna would handle this.
She couldn't wait to see her humiliated.
Grandpa Lowell looked grave.
His scrutinizing gaze fell on Anna.
Under everyone's watchful eyes.
Adrian stepped aside.
Anna calmly took a seat.
She switched the computer screen.
She took out her phone.
And quickly began to work.