Chapter 254

I refused to show them any courtesy and turned to leave. "Cole, it wasn't easy for Xavier to get this endorsement. It's not like you don't know how bad the situation with the Langley family is. You're being irresponsible by taking Xavier away like this," Yvonne called after me. I rebuked, "You're the ones who accepted the endorsement. What does it have to do with me?" Did they expect me to pay the penalty? Jared had been standing by the side and observing quietly since I entered. When my gaze landed on him, he slowly walked toward me. "Cole, let's talk this through. You shouldn't be ruining Xavier's opportunities." I said, "Ruining his opportunities? You're the ones keeping him out of school to film some stupid commercial. Tell me, how long will his fame last? Can you protect him forever? From what I see, you're already past your prime." The entire studio seemed to gasp in unison. It was probably the first time they heard someone talk to Jared like that. I stood protectively in