Briana shook her head, "No need, this surgery is very risky. If it fails, your reputation will be ruined because of me."

Wyatt chuckled, "Fame, do you think I care about that?"

"Even if you didn't care, I couldn't take that risk. The decision was mine to make, and whatever the outcome, I had to bear it myself."

Seeing her persistence, Wyatt didn't say anything more, just nodded and said, "Alright, I understand."

After discussing the matter, the two parted ways. Briana returned to the villa and once again immersed herself in the downloaded medical materials, hoping to find a way to increase the success rate of the surgery.

***

The matter of the Baldwin family dealing with the Yoder Group was no secret, and it quickly reached Norma's ears.

After figuring out the ins and outs of the situation, Norma immediately called Maxim.

"Maxim, what's going on with you and the Baldwin Group of Haseton?! I heard that you were planning to cooperate with the Baldwin family?!"

Maxim had just gotten off the plane when he detected a questioning tone in Norma's voice, causing him to involuntarily furrow his brow.

Norma had never concerned herself with business matters before, why was she suddenly so interested this time?

"Um, but that was in the past, I have already ended my collaboration with the Baldwin Group now."

No sooner had the words been spoken than Norma's solemn voice came from the other end, "Don't collaborate with Haseton's company in the future!"

"Why?"

"Don't ask why, just do as I say, and don't get involved with any of the Haseton families!"

After a few seconds of silence, Maxim finally said in a low voice, "Grandma, I just signed a contract with the Schmit Group."

"What?!"

Norma's voice suddenly rose, and she angrily said, "Terminate the contract immediately! I'm going to the company right now!"

Before Maxim had a chance to speak, the call was hung up.

He didn't call back, instead, he put away his phone, his face somewhat gloomy.

Norma's attitude was wrong. Why was she so resistant to the corporate collaboration between the Yoder Group and Haseton?

Just as he arrived at the office door, Maxim saw a group of shareholders sitting at his office entrance, which made him frown involuntarily. He said coldly, "What are you doing here instead of working?!"

"Mr. Yoder, you're finally back! You know about the Baldwin Group's actions against the Yoder Group, right? Why did the Baldwin Group suddenly go back on their word?!"

Maxim looked coldly at the speaking shareholder and said icily, "The Yoder Group and the Baldwin Group have already terminated their contract. I went to Haseton yesterday and just signed a cooperation agreement with the Schmit Group. From now on, the Yoder Group's partner will change from the Baldwin Group to the Schmit Group. Any other questions?"

Shareholders couldn't believe their eyes. Unbelievably, Maxim had disappeared for a day and had silently signed a cooperation agreement with the Schmit Group.

The Schmit family was also one of the eight major families in Haseton, their abilities were unquestionable, and they were no less than the Baldwin Group.

"Mr. Yoder, the Baldwin Group has already snatched a lot of our company's collaborations these past few days!"

The expression on Maxim's face didn't change at all, "Don't worry about it, just do your own job well."

Under Maxim's intimidation, no one dared to say anything and they all left one after another.

After all, during the years Maxim managed the Yoder Group, various crises occurred. However, under Maxim's management, they would always eventually turn the tide and help the Yoder Group weather the crisis.

This time, it definitely wouldn't be an exception either!

Rayan followed Maxim into the office, noticing his weary expression, he quickly said, "Mr. Yoder, you haven't had much rest these past few days, why don't you go to the rest room and take a nap?"

Maxim rubbed his temples, picked up a contract and said while reading, "No need, go make me a cup of coffee. When the old lady comes later, bring her in directly."

A flash of surprise crossed Rayan's eyes. In the years he had been with Maxim, Norma had never visited the Yoder Group.

He quickly suppressed the doubts in his heart and whispered, "Yes!"

Soon, Norma had arrived.