Chapter 273

"Uncle Ross, I've always believed in mutual respect," I responded unexpectedly. Ross went silent on the other end of the phone but then broke into a smile. This stunned William, who was sitting nearby sipping coffee and watching the scene. "Ross, you smiled!" He couldn't believe Ross, who was often harsh in front of the younger generation, had smiled. Even among their circle, Ross rarely smiled. If he did, it was either a sarcastic or cold smile that made others uneasy. It was rare to see him smiling so genuinely. William sighed and shook his head as he realized Xavier was genuinely impressive. Ross cast a glance at William, then ignored him. His impression of Xavier had greatly improved. Few individuals dared to say what Xavier just did. It was no surprise that Alfie, known for his toughness, yielded to him. Ross' mind raced with a million thoughts. "Sure. Help me ask him. If he's willing to help me, I'll make sure he's rewarded." His voice was relaxed and calm. I grinned