Chapter 404

Soon, Hayden and Christina arrived at the company and got straight to work. While they were busy working, an assistant hurried over and reported, "Mr. Sterling, someone's here to see you." "Alright. Have them wait in the reception room. I'll be there shortly," Hayden replied before returning to his work. Once he finished his tasks a minute later, he headed to the reception room. His expression darkened as soon as he saw who was waiting. His eyes grew cold, and a sharp hostility radiated from him. The people in front of him weren't just anyone. It was Charlotte, Anna, and Julia. The three of them sat in the reception room, their gazes fixed on Hayden, clearly displeased. There was none of the warmth they had shown during their last visit. No matter the attitude, Hayden couldn't help but feel disgusted by the sight. He really didn't want to deal with them or care what they wanted, so he coldly ordered, "Get out." "You… How dare you speak to us like that? We're your family! How could you say such a thing? Aren't you worried about people calling you heartless and vile?" Julia jumped to her feet, her face flushed with anger. She was still seething from the incident with Lily the day before. And now, the first thing Hayden said when they came to find him was to tell them to leave? What kind of nonsense was that? However, Hayden remained unmoved, his face still full of disgust as he stared at them. "I already told you the last time we spoke—I want nothing to do with you. And yet, here you are, coming to find me so shamelessly! Do you have no shame at all?" Hayden's voice rose, his frustration clear as he realized everything he had said before had been in vain. "You say you want to sever ties, yet you targeted Lily and did those awful things to her! Are you playing some two-faced game? Why don't you reflect on your own actions?" Julia glared at him, her tone accusatory and demanding. The atmosphere in the room became suffocating, thick with tension. Charlotte and Anna stared at Hayden, waiting for his response. "I targeted Lily? Are you hearing yourself? What nonsense are you talking about?" Hayden's brows furrowed as he responded coldly. "Don't you know what you did yesterday? Do you have any idea how heartbroken and upset we were when we found out? Hayden, when did you become like this? Don't you feel even a little guilty?" Julia's questions came rapid-fire, her gaze sharp as she stared at him. In her eyes, Hayden had become utterly unforgivable. "What did I do?" Hayden sneered, his eyes flashing with coldness. He felt a rising sense of mockery within him. It was obvious that Lily had spread some malicious gossip about him to the Sterling family. She was truly repulsive. The villain always cried foul first. How clever! Hayden slowly lifted his head, his gaze icy as he looked at the three of them. "If we're going to talk, then let's make things clear."