I ignored Matthew and looked at Keegan, saying, "Mr. Keegan, I appreciate your kindness. However, Tanum Corporation must be cautious when taking on projects, especially since we’re a small company. We can't just take on any projects out of our capabilities.”

My words made Keegan laugh as he placed his arm on my shoulder. He lightly patted me and said, "Hahaha! This lady is simply adorable!"

The others at the table joined in the laughter. Matthew wore an embarrassed expression and said, "My swe