'A chance?'
'How amusing!'
'If Ryan Sterling hadn't shown up when he did, if it weren't for all the evidence Jane Jacobs left behind, I'd be a restless spirit by now!'
'A chance? Who was Julian even asking for a chance?'
"Spare me your hypocrisy! Ryan Sterling might not be sincere, but you'll always be more disgusting than him!"
...
It was late at night when Ryan Sterling arrived back in the country.
The airport was deserted, and the echo of his footsteps sounded exceptionally loud.
Without a moment's hesitation, he strode out of the airport, got into a car, and headed straight for Julian Sterling's home.
When the car arrived, Ryan Sterling didn't bother knocking. He gave the door a cold glance and ordered, "Break it down."
"Yes, Mr. Sterling."
In less than five minutes, the door was broken down.
Inside, Julian Sterling wore a complicated expression.
He'd expected Ryan Sterling to return quickly and come looking for him.
