Chapter 199

Aidan recalled the image of Cassandra being carried away in Tristan's arms, and a surge of anger rose within him. He said to Clara, "I won't let them get away with this! I don't care how powerful Tristan is. He's not above the law." A smug, triumphant glint flickered in Clara's eyes. … The next day, Cassandra brought the signed contract to Kelvin's office. Kelvin took the contract and said, "I know you did your best, but the fact that it didn't go through is still a loss for the company. I'll report it truthfully to the higher-ups. Don't worry." As he spoke, he casually tossed the contract aside. Cassandra asked, "Mr. Jones, aren't you going to look at it?" Kelvin thought Cassandra was acting strange. The deal clearly didn't go through, so what was the point in looking at it? "There's no need—" "How can there be a collaboration if you don't look at it?" Cassandra asked. "Collaboration? What collaboration?" Kelvin was stunned. He seemed to realize something, and his hand tre