"Come on, Huston, just help me this once, okay?" Renee chimed in from the side.
While they anxiously waited for Huston's agreement, Huston simply crossed his legs and spoke sternly, "If I fight for the admission quota for you, have you ever thought about how unfair it is to others?"
Throughout his life, Huston had always worked hard to seize opportunities, whether it was studying abroad in the past or obtaining full scholarships later. He always strived to be the best, and that was how HM Law Office achieved its success today.
He was not from a prominent family. He had relied on himself to get to where he was today.
It's not that he wasn't moved or heartless; if Renee had genuinely tried and said those words, he would undoubtedly help her. However, he knew very well that Renee hadn't even tried, not even the basics.
From her childhood to now, many crucial matters were always handled by him. When she was younger, one could say that she was just being immature. But now, she was already a college student, and he couldn't bear to watch her willpower diminish like this.
Seeing him say this, Cathy knew that this matter was in jeopardy and couldn't help but feel anxious. "Huston, for other things, I won't ask you, but can you please help your younger sister with this? Consider it as a favor between siblings, as you both share the same blood, right?"
The weight of these words made Huston's frown deepen, and it seemed like there was no room for disagreement.
Bound by family ties, he had no choice.
The living room fell into an uncomfortable silence, and Renee was the most anxious. She had promised her classmates that she would be admitted to graduate school, and if she failed, it would be a tremendous embarrassment.
"This will be the last time." In the end, Huston relented, "You're already twenty-four years old, not a child anymore. From now on, whether it's your living expenses or anything else, I won't be involved. If you want others to respect you, rely on your own abilities, understand?"
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