Nina was also caught off guard by Stella's struggle to keep hold of the tea cup.

"Miss Jasper, you've misunderstood. I don't hold grudges. It's just that you didn't hold it steady yourself," Nina replied calmly. She met Stella's dark gaze, and a hint of coldness flickered in her own eyes.

"I didn't hold it steady? Am I unable to even hold a cup of tea? Mr. York, I approached you with the utmost sincerity for cooperation, but your secretary is acting so arrogantly?" Stella retorted with two questions in a row. In her final sentence, she looked directly at Nash.

Nash stood nearby, his gaze cool with a hint of disdain. "Should I have Miss Jasper review the surveillance footage?" he added.

He understood Nina's character well. Nina would not bother holding a grudge against someone who countered her. Until she quit, she would not slack off but instead would fulfill her duties diligently. Stella's behavior was evidently aimed at defaming Nina. Indeed, after Mr. York's comment, Stella's face showed signs of embarrassment.

alone, and Mr. York is defending her so strongly?" Stella's tone turned cold. "Mr. York, I understand you want to protect her, but the tea did spill on my hand. If it were someone from

the one to lose grip, I wouldn't point fingers at others. I wouldn't feel right accusing someone else. But if Miss

was not Nina's fault, she certainly would

and that of Jasper Corporation. Stella could only suppress her anger. "There's no need for an assessment. I'm angry because my hand got scalded. Besides, we had a conflict before." Anyway, Stella was

much. "Miss Jasper, I understand your concerns. But please remember, we are partners. As the secretary of your partner company, I understand how to prioritize matters." At the same time, Nina mentioned Stella's injury. "Miss Jasper, I'm deeply sorry for what happened to you. I'll go get some ice for you now and make

both Stella and Nina did not notice was the

Nina left,

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