However, Julia and Anna quickly stepped forward and pulled Hayden back.
"Hayden!" they called out, both feeling helpless. They didn't expect Hayden to react so strongly, refusing to even see them.
Caught by their grasp, Hayden couldn't leave. He turned to look at the staff and ordered, "Please leave for now."
"Yes, sir!" The staff nodded immediately and left.
Very soon, only Hayden and the trio were left in the room.
"I've told you countless times that I'm no longer a part of the Sterling family and have nothing to do with you guys! Yet you keep looking for me. Don't you have any shame at all? Can you just show some dignity and stop coming here?" Hayden rebuked them icily, showing no sentimentality.
His words left Charlotte, Julia, and Anna stunned, frozen in place in shock. They clenched their fists, feeling helpless. As expected, he still held deep hostility toward them!
"Hayden, can you give us a chance and listen to what we have to say?" Anna spoke softly, staring at Hayden pitifully.
Her weak and helpless appearance evoked Hayden's sympathy.
Hayden rubbed his temples, unsure of what schemes they were up to this time. However, if he threw them out, they would likely just find another opportunity to bother him.
"Just speak." Hayden waved reluctantly, growing impatient.
Anna finally breathed a sigh of relief and continued speaking.
"You!" Julia and Anna were both at a loss for words, too startled by his response.
They hadn't expected Hayden to be completely indifferent and unbothered by this. It was as though all their efforts were in vain.
"Hayden, I know I've wronged you in the past, and I know you still resent us! But we're reaching out to you for your own good this time!
"If you hand this company to the Sterling family, we can help you manage it, and you'll be able to return to us! Otherwise, there's no telling what despicable acts Francis is capable of! I'm truly worried that you'll get hurt!"
Tears welled up in Charlotte's eyes and streamed down her face. She was desperate for Hayden to agree.
However, Hayden remained unmoved. His expression was calm as he slowly opened the door. "If this is all you came to say, then there's no point continuing. I'd rather be destroyed by the Sterling family than bow down to them!"
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