Chapter 184

"Hah, take care of me? He snatched my girlfriend and dares to say it's for my good? Yeah right. I get it now—can't count on anyone. No wonder he never wanted me in Sterling Corporation. Of course—it was all about keeping me out of power, afraid I'd shake his position." "Don't be like that with Lucian," Liam Sterling chimed in, trying to smooth things over. "He does care about you in his own way." "But hey, you've got to build your own strength. I think it’s time you joined Sterling Corp. It's our family’s business—you’ve got every right to step up. Lucian looks out for us, yeah, but no one’s gonna hand you real power. You've got to earn it yourself, right?" "Yeah, you're right. Once I’m out of here, I’m going straight to Dad—I want in.” "Now that’s my bro! Ambitious, driven—I knew you had it in you." Liam gave Ryan Sterling a hearty pat on the back and clinked his glass with his in a toast. With a few more drinks, Ryan was thoroughly on board with whatever Liam said. In the end, Liam g