Chapter 222

"Dad, I’ll give my all to Sterling Corp, no question. That’s my responsibility. But when it comes to my personal life, I make my own choices. And honestly, Ariella’s kind-hearted and thoughtful—if you spent some time with her, you’d see it too." “I won’t! Neither will your mother! You’re being driven by emotion, and that’s unacceptable!” “I’m sorry, Dad, I respect you, I really do. But this... this is something I can’t back down on. I’ve been away from the office for days and there’s a ton of work waiting. I need to head out.” “Stop right there!” Thomas Sterling snapped. His son used to be obedient through and through, and now he was echoing that Ariella girl’s tone—clearly corrupted. “I already had a talk with Ariella. Told her to end it with you. I’ll even give her a good chunk of money so she doesn’t have to worry for the rest of her life.” “Dad, that’s just wrong. It’s crossing a line. I’m asking you—don’t interfere in this anymore,” Lucian Sterling said, standing firm. “You ungrat