"If you say so, Lucian travelled to Sun City. You might take a look, but you have to be careful not to strain the relationship…"
Silence fell, though it wasn't empty but sharp. His interest was piqued as long as it involved the duo.
Old Master Sterling would give an ear to the report. The assistant continued, carefully choosing his words as he relayed the details of their exchange.
Listening to the part where Emily countered her, his eyes lit up.
After his report, a faint scoff escaped the old man's nose. "Predictable," he muttered.
"But Emily didn't give her a chance," he concluded.
A glint flickered in the old man's eyes. "And Emilie?"
"Miss Roberts… withdrew shortly after."
A low chuckle rumbled from Old Master Sterling's chest; he was satisfied.
He leaned back in his chair, the leather creaking softly under his weight. "I guess after this, the Sterling family would definitely become restless."
No. She refused to accept it.
