Chapter 79

Hayden stared directly at Francis, his eyes growing sharper, like blades cutting through the air. Memories of Francis' ugly demeanor flashed through his mind—each moment etched vividly. Francis' favoritism for Morgan had driven him to commit countless immoral and illegal acts, and Hayden could recall every single one of them, as if it had just happened yesterday. Even after leaving the Sterling family, Hayden could not escape Francis' control—it stuck to him like a relentless shadow, sickening him to his core. "Hayden, it's best not to keep fighting," Julia sighed and shook her head slightly. "When faced with true power, you'll only end up losing. Agreeing to this will give you a dignified way out." It was the only thing she had said since she arrived—an attempt to persuade Hayden to let it go. "She's right. You're no match for them. Give up the spot before you end up with nothing," Anna added with a resigned sigh. Anna and Julia shared the same perspective, hoping that Hayden w