"James, don’t worry." Hayley Cole said with a smile, "This time, the bid will definitely be yours."

James Reed smiled but didn’t say anything.

"James, don’t worry. With Miss Cole around, the bid is definitely ours." Benjamin Walton said with a smile, "With Miss Cole here, how could we possibly not win the bid?"

"Indeed." Hayley Cole finished proudly and then looked up at Jason Cole in front of her.

The person announcing the results had already taken out the envelope and opened it.

With that person’s actions, the smile on Hayley’s face began to bloom slowly. As soon as the results were announced, James would know that she was the one who could help him.

As for that Ophelia Wilson or whatever, she could only stand aside, completely incomparable to her.

"... The fourth bidding project... is nullified!" The announcer loudly proclaimed the result, and Hayley’s smile instantly froze on her face. Was there something wrong with her ears?

Nullified?

How could it be?

Wasn’t it supposed to be Wilson Corporation?

Why was it nullified?

Old Mrs. Wilson’s face instantly turned ugly, and she turned to look at Benjamin Walton.

Benjamin was also taken aback, surprised as he looked at James Reed.

As for James Reed, he stomped his foot hard, feeling as if he had suddenly fallen off a cliff, the feeling of weightlessness making him dizzy.

"The next project..." The announcer had just spoken a few words when Hayley Cole quickly interrupted, "Why is it nullified?"

"Because it’s nullified!" Jason Cole directly bypassed the announcer and gave Hayley Cole the answer.

But this answer not only failed to satisfy Hayley, it also ignited her anger: "Brother, Wilson Corporation’s bid is clearly the best, why is it nullified? If you can’t provide a convincing answer, I won’t accept it!"

"The procurement’s fairness was compromised, meeting the criteria for nullification!" Jason Cole’s words made Hayley’s face turn pale.

Jason Cole didn’t care about Hayley’s unpleasant expression, turning to instruct the announcer: "Continue."

"I don’t accept this!" Hayley shouted, "Why is whatever you say considered final? How was it unfair?"

"The price they submitted was their business, how did it become nullified?" Hayley questioned.

Jason Cole’s face sank as he asked, "Are you questioning our decision?"

"Yes!" Hayley was normally afraid of Jason, but this nullification was too stimulating for her.

She had once guaranteed confidently that James would win the bid, and ended up with this result—what was this?

After this, how could she face James?

Would James still like her?

No, this is unacceptable!

She absolutely would not allow this to happen.

"Explanations will follow!" Jason Cole stared deeply at Hayley.

Suddenly, Hayley’s heart tightened as if gripped by an invisible giant hand, making her breath uneven, as fear surged from deep inside, expanding like a tide, quickly submerging her mouth and nose, leaving her with a suffocating feeling.

Hayley turned away, avoiding Jason’s gaze that filled her with fear, while pretending nothing was wrong as she said to James Reed, "Don’t worry, I will definitely find out later; I promise I’ll give you an explanation."

"Hayley, don’t force it." James Reed’s lips twitched, seeming to want to smile, but the disappointment in his eyes was like spilled ink, too thick to dissolve.