Chapter 378

Stewart sat with his legs crossed, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. "Turned into what, exactly? Smitten by charm, or blind to right and wrong?"

Both, if you ask me.

Of course, Dalton didn't say that out loud.

Stewart seemed to read his thoughts. "Funny," he chuckled. "I have a feeling that the one who's blind and smitten isn't me, but someone else entirely."

Before Dalton could respond, Stewart continued, "And as for who my mentor values the most, well, it's not me. You flatter me too much, Mr. Ramirez."

Dalton was taken aback. Even bringing up Kenton Wagner hadn't fazed Stewart.

Stewart wasn't about to let Dalton off easy. "If you feel the need to stand up for Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Ramirez, you're welcome to terminate our contract. Of course, you'd have to compensate PrimeStar for any losses."

Dalton thought he was speaking reasonably. But Stewart was clearly hostile, even suggesting ending their business relationship.

It was absurd.

Dalton pressed his lips together, trying to maintain his composure. "Mr. Ferguson, there's no need to act on impulse—"

Stewart met his gaze steadily. "I'm not acting on impulse. I'm quite serious."

Dalton was momentarily stunned.

was serious.

go this far just because he spoke

more serious Stewart seemed, the more Dalton felt he

lips, searching for words, but Stewart

"Since you're not here to discuss business, Mr.

darkened.

into a mocking smile. "You're awfully invested in someone else's girlfriend, Mr. Ramirez. I wonder if Mr. Henderson is aware of your

softening. "Mr. Hawkins and I have a business relationship. She seemed genuinely eager to resolve things with you, so I

"Is that so?"

wasn't interested in probing Dalton's feelings for Vesta further "I'm not in the mood for business discussions right now, Mr.

"Mr. Ferguson!"

"Chester, show him out."

choice. After a lingering glance, he turned

Vesta

looked up and asked,

before

but he doesn't seem inclined to meet

to see Mr. Ferguson. You go ahead if you have

etched on Vesta's face, Dalton felt a pang

he could to

a thought struck

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