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Chapter 130 Fight Back (VI)
In the study—
Edward Sterling sat on the sofa with his son and daughter-in-law, while Mrs. Thompson brewed his favorite green tea. After serving them, she left the room.
For a long time, there was silence in the room, as if they were competing in patience.
Edward looked at a painting on the wall for a while before he sighed softly, "Julian has always been headstrong and aggressive since he was young. You blame me for spoiling him, I know. And tonight, you think I'm indulging him again, right?" He might be old, but his mind was as clear as a mirror.
Nicholas Sterling's face was awkward, but he still harbored resentment and refused to speak.
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