"A secret? What secret?" Liam Valerius's eyes instantly lit up.
Joanna Jacobs, however, decided to keep him in suspense. "This is a big secret. Why would I be foolish enough to show you my trump card unless you're truly willing to work with me?"
A look of disappointment immediately washed over Liam Valerius's face.
Joanna Jacobs crossed her arms and met Liam Valerius's gaze. "I know you can't give me an answer right away, so I can give you some time to think. And please, believe in my sincerity. I genuinely want to work with you. As long as you agree to this partnership and are willing to cooperate, I'll tell you everything—my motives, and the leverage I have."
Liam Valerius froze. His gut told him that Joanna Jacobs wasn't lying this time; she genuinely wanted to work with him. Yet, his rational mind screamed at him to stay on guard. As a result, he couldn't give her an answer.
