Chapter 10

Sterling paused upon hearing Steven's words, momentarily halting his fiddling with the lighter. He glanced sideways at Steven, his expression as cold as ever.

Raising an eyebrow, Steven smirked as he stroked his chin. "Judging by your expression, is it because of Nanette?"

Steven had witnessed the way Sterling had once poured his heart into caring for Nanette, and he found it baffling that Sterling went on to torment her for the past two years.

"I truly wonder. What do you want, exactly? If you want to be with Nanette, you should treat her well and keep your distance from Isla. If you're done with your marriage, why not just give her some money to move on? For you, Mr. Hanson, that would hardly be a burden."

Sterling shot him a blank stare, poured a drink for both of them, and replied with impatience in his voice, "Mind your own business. My affairs don't concern you."

After taking a sip of his drink, he leaned back and pinched the bridge of his nose. The tension in his jaw reveal