Chapter 46 Fair Competition

"What work? You claimed no commitments when I called this morning. And if so busy, how'd you answer my call instantly anyway? Just admit you still care despite the harsh front," Sylvia retorted affectionately. "Believe whatever makes you feel better, sister. Know I'm doing very well at the family company now, already at VP level thanks to recent success. Once established, I'll fund your biggest world tour ever!" She hoped to make her brother proud. Balk went silent, weighing her bold statement’s authenticity before scoffing skeptically. "You expect me to take your word as assurance of such a senior promotion? I've learned not to trust your tall tales anymore. Besides, didn't you forbid any involvement from me back when insisting on that disastrous wedding? Consider us estranged." Her thoughtless words still pained Balk. He had always doted on his beloved little sister, reserving front row concert seats facing him specially for her. Yet his cherished sibling cast family aside for an