Chuck was still smiling. "Ms. Miller, I sincerely just want to collaborate with you. Don't overcomplicate matters. You'll make things difficult for me."

Yvonne sneered, clearly not buying it.

"You know very well how this collaboration came about. I know whether you are sincere or not too."

Yvonne leaned back. Her gaze was cold. "You keep playing all these games. Aren't you afraid that my patience will run out one day?"

Chuck's smile faded a little. "Why do you have to make things so difficu