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Two hours later, Robert and Ivy returned home.

Robert felt drained and so did Ivy, mainly because Dean and the others were far too talkative.

Ivy had no knowledge about Sterling Group at the very beginning and after two hours' time, her head was filled with information about Sterling Group and their future development plans.

"Robert, they are quite nice, actually." Seeing how Robert was staring into the distance blankly, she sat down next to him on the couch.

"Sure, but I just can't take it when they keep trying to lecture us just because they are older, you know? Hayden's company isn't like that, though. I will take you to his office when I have the chance." Robert's eyes lit up when he talked about Hayden's company.

"I don't feel that way, Robert. I think that all the guys we met today are really nice and enthusiastic. It's a great thing that they are willing to share with us their experience and thoughts. I guess I just haven't received that much love growing up, so I don't see
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