Chapter 39: The Showroom

Jin's patience began to wear thin, and his charming facade quickly faded. His eyes flashed with frustration as he leaned forward, his voice rising. "Why are you making things so difficult, Ava?"

Ava flinched at his sudden change in demeanor but kept her composure. “I’m not trying to make things difficult. I’ve been clear about my position from the start.”

Jin's frustration didn't dissipate entirely. He leaned in closer to Ava, his voice low but filled with menace. "You know, Ava, I can call this deal off anytime I want. One word from me, and you lose that million-dollar contract. Do you really want to risk that?"

Ava felt a chill run down her spine. She knew how much this deal meant for her company. Losing it would be a significant setback. She remained quiet, her mind racing, trying to find the right words to respond. But nothing came to her. The threat hung heavily in the air, and she couldn't afford to jeopardise the opportunity.

Jin saw her hesitation and smirked, clearly pleased