Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 1421

Alaric forcefully suppressed the rising panic in his chest and forced a warm smile back onto his face. "Miss Lancaster, you misunderstand. I never said the Sinclair foundation was unwilling to be transparent."

"It is simply that the foundation manages a massive portfolio of projects and funds a complex network of institutions. Much of our collaborative work involves commercial secrets and international approval processes."

"To doubt the Sinclair foundation—and even publicly imply we have ulterior motives—just because of a few geographic names is far too reckless."

"I was merely offering a well-intentioned reminder today. If you are unwilling, Miss Lancaster, then let us pretend I never brought it up."

He was, after all, a seasoned veteran of the international foundation circuit. His reaction to this PR crisis was remarkably swift.

Though he was panicking internally, he didn't show a hint of it on his face, making it seem as if his earlier lapse in composure was just a figment of everyone's imagination.

He was undeniably much sharper than the Montgomerys and Harrisons.

The Montgomerys only knew how to throw their weight around with their hidden-money pedigree.

The Harrisons only knew how to grandstand on their century-old medical legacy.

But Alaric Sinclair had consistently positioned himself as a professional, mature, and impartial arbiter.

Even after Serena completely turned the tables on him, he instantly conjured up a new excuse.

And now, he was decisively cutting his losses, preparing to retreat.

Mainly because he had no choice but to retreat.

Continuing to tangle with her would bring him zero benefit.

With Dr. Dawson, Master Langford, and Dr. Arthur Smith standing right there, his path to morally blackmail Serena into surrendering the Severia rescue data was completely blocked.

If he stayed any longer, Serena would only find more vulnerabilities to exploit.

A dark look flashed through Alaric's eyes.

Tonight's setup was ruined.

He had to pull back.

Having said his piece, he turned to leave.

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