Chapter 122: CHAPTER 122: Breaking Things Off

　　"I should have anticipated this," Nicola continued, her voice filled with self-reproach. "I should have realized that if information like this got into the wrong hands, especially hands like George's, they might see this as an opportunity to hit the company. Despite the engagement, Harris Corp is indeed our biggest competition and I was thinking that a marriage would solve our differences over the years."

　　Nicola leaned forward, her eyes glinting with determination. "We cannot give George what he wants," she said, her voice firm. "Once we give in to a blackmailer, they will only demand more."

　　I nodded, agreeing with her. It was a dangerous game, and any concession would only encourage George.