Janet shook her head and calmly said, "If Vivi's actions were solely her doing, I won't hold Star Entertainment responsible for it."
Just as Suzanne was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Janet calmly added, "However, if you happen to be the person behind it all, that'll be a different story." "Miss White, please believe me. I bear no grudge or ill will towards you. I have no reason to frame you, as that wouldn't serve me in any way," Suzanne quickly reassured Janet, with her gaze repeatedly wandering nervously towards Brandon.
Janet smiled, but remained silent. Her eyes subtly shifted to Brandon, making a quiet inquiry about the nature of his relationship with Suzanne.
Brandon caught Janet's gaze and innocently shook his head, signaling that he didn't even know Suzanne.
Upon noticing the coded interaction between the two of them, Suzanne smiled amicably and clarified, "Miss White, please don't get me wrong. Our company is planning to tender for the Larson Group's project, and I was worried that this incident might give Mr. Larson a bad impression of us. That's why I wanted to provide him with some clarification." Janet immediately understood the situation. "I see." Suzanne nodded and addressed Brandon with a palpable tone of sincerity, saying, "I truly hope that this incident won't give you a negative impression of our company, Mr. Larson. Please accept my apologies once again on behalf of Star Entertainment."
Brandon maintained a composed expression as he
responded, saying, "Tender evaluations are always based on each company's merits and capabilities. Until I review your company's tender documents, I won't hold any bias or judgment influenced by personal emotions against it."
Suzanne let out a sigh of relief and expressed her gratitude. "Thank you both for your understanding. I was quite worried. Now that we've resolved this matter, I'll take my leave."
Janet and Brandon nodded in agreement.
After apologizing to the two of them once again, Suzanne turned around and left, her steps eased by her sense of relief.
As Janet watched her walk away, an inexplicable sense of hostility towards Suzanne suddenly welled up within her.
Janet couldn't pinpoint the exact reason why, but she had an instinctive aversion towards Suzanne and didn't want to have too much contact with her.
"What's wrong?" Brandon asked with concern after noticing the odd look on Janet's face. "Are you feeling unwell?"
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