Why else would she dare to be so defiant,pletely ignoring the warnings from the Larkin family?


    Jeremy growled, "Sirena Patel!"


    His voice was dark with warning, making Sirena snap back to reality with a jolt. The look she gave Ste was even more suffocating.


    Just as she was squirming, unsure if she could ever earn Ste''s forgiveness today, Ste spoke up first, "Mr. Patel, if your sister doesn''t want to apologize, don''t force her. With this half-hearted apology, she''s asking me to forgive? Mr. Patel, should I forgive or not?" Ste''s tone was full of dilemma.


    Not forgiving seemed harsh.


    But forgiving? Considering Sirena''s attitude, did Jeremy even think this was a proper apology?


    With that, Ste threw the ball back in Jeremy''s court.


    Jeremy was livid, his chest heaving with anger. He red at Sirena, "Get out of here."


    Ste''s meaning was clear to him; Sirena wasn''t going to be forgiven. After all, Sirena had made Ste''s life difficult before together with Urs. Last night was nothingpared to that. He had let it slide when they did something more out of line before. But now if Ste indeed had Ronald''s backing, her mood would dictate her response. She had the luxury to be capricious.


    And Sirena, oblivious to it all, had the audacity to...


    Jeremy was furious, shooting Sirena a fierce look.


    Sirena, already wanting to leave, took the chance to bolt from the office, leaving just Ste and Jeremy.


    Jeremy reached for a cigarette, then noticed theck of an ashtray on the coffee table and put it away.


    He cut to the chase, asking, "Ms. Quinn, may I ask, what is your rtionship with Mr. Quinn?"


    Ste questioned instead of giving an answer, "What do you think?"


    Jeremy looked at her, and their eyes met, Ste''s twinkling with amusement.


    Jeremy was momentarily stunned by her smile. He said, "Your issue with Sirena shouldn''t interfere with my business with him."


    Ste replied, "I haven''t interfered with your business, nor will I influence any of his decisions."


    "Is that so?"


    "I told him there''s no need to get upset over me. As for Sirena, you should really keep her in check."


    Ste made her stance clear.


    She didn''t care about the apology; Sirena''s mere presence irked her.


    As for the coboration between Ronald and Jeremy, Ste always prioritized Ronald''s interests. If he thought Jeremy was a good partner, then her personal conflicts with Sirena should not matter.


    She had said her piece. Whether Jeremy could coborate with Ronald was up to Ronald himself. She also believed her presence wouldn''t sway Ronald''s business decisions.  en


    Jeremy got the hint, understanding theplicated rtionship between Ste and Ronald. As for Sirena...


    Jeremy nodded, "Don''t worry, I''ll handle her, thanks."


    With that, Jeremy stood up, not wanting to impose on Ste any longer.


    Just as he was about to leave, Ste seemed to want to say more but then thought better of it.


    Considering Sirena''s temperament,


    if Ste were to reveal that Jaxon had a child outside, Sirena might ever use her of stirring up trouble.