Chapter 1780

Ricardo's hands clenched into fists at his sides, tension causing his knuckles to crack ominously. "I've already said it—this was my personal decision and has nothing to do with my father. I came to retrieve the competition proposal that should have been handed over to him long ago! "You kept stalling and making excuses, putting him under scrutiny from his superiors. I had no choice but to take matters into my own hands!" Chandler gave a slight nod. "You're a good son, but too bad your father isn't exactly a good parent." "Whether he's a good father is not for you to judge. He has many qualities I respect!" Ricardo shot back, his admiration for Orson unwavering despite their conflicts. "Oh, absolutely," Chandler said with a sarcastic sneer. "So commendable that he sends his own son to steal from someone's house. That's a whole new standard of respect." "How many times do I have to say it before you stop twisting my words? This was all my idea. If my father weren't under so much p