Chapter 1144

Laura followed Mike to the lounge. She began, "Mr. Coal, you don't need to worry about this—Ah!" Just as she spoke, she was suddenly slapped across the face. Mike's face was dark with anger, and he snapped, "Ms. Merlock, what a fine mess you caused! "Everything was going smoothly, but thanks to you offending someone from the Greene family, those investors got cold feet and backed out of the deal. This entire dinner was a waste. "If the big boss finds out about this, do you think you'll be spared? If not for them, you'd be begging on the streets right now." Laura clutched her cheek. "I'm sorry. I made a mistake this time." Mike said, "Good. You'd better understand that we took you in out of goodwill. You need to prove your worth; otherwise, what's the point of keeping you around?" Lowering her head, she murmured, "I understand." "Glad to hear it. I know you and Ms. Liddell have a grudge, but we're in the middle of negotiating a partnership with Maple Enterprise for an intern