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.

but his expression was serious. In that moment,

this far just

more Dalton felt

for words, but Stewart had already

here to discuss business, Mr. Ramirez, I won't keep

face darkened. "Mr.

a mocking smile. "You're awfully invested in someone else's girlfriend, Mr.

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

"Is that so?"

interested in probing Dalton's feelings for Vesta further "I'm not in the

"Mr. Ferguson!"

"Chester, show him out."

choice. After

PrimeStar, Dalton found Vesta still

and asked, "Done

hesitated before replying,

you're waiting, but he doesn't seem inclined to meet with you. It might be best if

to see Mr.

face, Dalton felt

he'd done all he could to help

a thought struck

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