Chapter 666
Even if it really comes down to that step, there is more than one person named Sterling in the family, and the family certainly hasn’t survived for a century solely on the strength of one man.
The group has a mature system and a solid foundation. All operational procedures are moving forward normally and will not be affected in any way p>
The sentiment in the live stream’s comment section instantly took a 180-degree turn.
The comments flew by at top speed, uniformly showing support.
[He’s absolutely right! Personal matters shouldn’t be tied to business, and the law makes it crystal clear p>
[Since Maloney hasn’t been found, he can’t be counted as dead. Keeping his position shows loyalty and honor, and his handling of this is fair and decisive p>
[I feel relieved instantly. I just want my money. What do the Sterlings breaking the law have to do with me? As long as the company doesn’t collapse, that’s fine p>
In the short few minutes after Jarred’s words fell.
The stock price, which had been plummeting continuously all morning, stopped its downward trend and leveled out steadily.
The press conference venue remained bustling, with countless cameras focused on the calm and composed man at the front.
In front of the TV.
Thea looked at Jarred’s chiseled face on the screen and slammed the remote control onto the coffee table.
“Is he crazy? Does he really intend to ignore the Sterlings’ survival p>
Sienna leaned back into the sofa without moving, her eyes still resting on the screen.
Jarred’s last sentence rolled around in her mind.
She narrowed her eyes.
That was right. Jarred wasn’t the only Sterling.
Thea turned to look at Sienna in frustration. “What do we do? The situation is already very clear now.
Since Jarred has explicitly refused to take over management, what if it’s ultimately confirmed that Maloney has indeed met with a mishap p>
Sienna smiled. “Isn’t there still Marcus p>
Thea blinked, her thoughts racing. “Right! Marcus. But with his incredibly bright future, how could he possibly come back to clean up a mess p>
Sienna moved her gaze away from the TV and walked over to the window.
The unassuming black SUV outside the villa was still parked at the intersection, a telephoto lens occasionally reflecting the light.
She crossed her arms and thought for a moment before speaking slowly. “You don’t understand these prominent families.
The people who can confidently chase their own futures outside do so because someone at home is holding the fort.
Now that Maloney has had an accident, Jarred has made it clear he won’t intervene.
If this ship sinks, it’s not just the business that goes down, but the entire foundation of the Sterling family.
Even if Marcus doesn’t want to come back, he won’t just stand by and watch the empire built by generations of Sterlings be destroyed p>
She paused, her voice lowering slightly. “Even if he really doesn’t want to, we have to throw this difficult problem at him. Who told him to have the last name Sterling?
As long as someone can sign on behalf of the Sterlings, I can wash my hands of the management rights I hold p>
Thea understood. “So you plan to go talk to Marcus p>
Sienna turned around and nodded without hesitation. “Book me the earliest possible appointment. Don’t let anyone know p>
Thea nodded, just about to tell her not to worry.
Suddenly, there was a commotion on the TV.
The two of them looked over following the sound, only to see Jarred, who had been as steady as a rock stand up abruptly without any ‘ warning.
The composure that had been unflappable just a moment ago instantly vanished from his face.
A flash of undeniable darkness quickly crossed his features, and his calm aura shattered in an instant.
The reporters at the scene were completely baffled.
Only Sienna, who had been quietly watching the screen, caught the single, unnoticed flaw.
Jarred’s right index finger was unconsciously rubbing his left Cliff. The movement was so subtle and fast that it was impossible to catch.
This was his unique habit.
He would only make this subconscious little movement when he was extremely nervous and in total mental disarray.
Ordinary people never noticed.
But Sienna was far too familiar with him, seeing through his loss of composure beneath his calm exterior in a single glance.