"I suggest you replace the security in this place! They're so stupid; they wouldn't even let me in!" Jean complained to Terence in an annoyed tone.

However, Terence coldly stared at her and asked indifferently, "Why are you here again?"

"I went to see my father this morning. Terence, when I heard that the partnership between the Xiao Group and HT Group was cancelled, I became worried about you. So, I visited you to see how things are—"

Terence suddenly stopped in his tracks and sneered before Jean could finish what she was saying. With a vexed expression, he turned to her and said, "My schedule is so hectic lately thanks to you! I don't believe you care about my well-being at all."

"Terence, please listen to me!" In a panic, Jean grabbed Terence's arm. "What happened has nothing to do with me! I wasn't aware that he would do that. I—"

"Stop with the

s anger will be quelled. Moreover, your company will be saved and could even grow!

Don't worry. As long as you are willing to marry me, I can let bygones be bygones. I don't care about what happened between you and Julia. After we get married, we will live a carefree life. I believe we'll be very happy."

Terence could not help laughing when he saw Jean give an animated description of a future that would never happen.

Hearing Terence's chortling, Jean snapped back to her senses and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

"I find it funny that you're dreaming in broad daylight." After his laughter ebbed down, Terence resumed a cold expression. "Why do you think I will agree to your proposal? You think too highly of yourself!"

"Wait! Listen, I'm doing this for your benefit!" Jean said. "You're a man. Do you want to give up your career just for a woman?"